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How far is Lanzhou from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 589 miles / 948 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 711 miles / 1145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 13 minutes.

Datong Yungang Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Datong to Lanzhou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Datong to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.797 miles
  • 947.576 kilometers
  • 511.650 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 587.804 miles
  • 945.979 kilometers
  • 510.788 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Datong to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Datong and Lanzhou?

There is no time difference between Datong and Lanzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Datong to Lanzhou generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Datong to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E
Destination Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E