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How far is Lanzhou from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1514 miles / 2437 kilometers / 1316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1893 miles / 3046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Kashgar to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1514.089 miles
  • 2436.690 kilometers
  • 1315.707 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
  • 1510.595 miles
  • 2431.068 kilometers
  • 1312.671 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 Kashgar to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Lanzhou generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kashgar to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″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