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How far is Lanzhou from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 4556 miles / 7332 kilometers / 3959 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4556.047 miles
  • 7332.248 kilometers
  • 3959.097 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
  • 4544.669 miles
  • 7313.936 kilometers
  • 3949.210 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 Frankfurt to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Lanzhou generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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