How far is Almaty from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Almaty (ALA) is 1760 miles / 2832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 5 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1480.942 miles
- 2383.345 kilometers
- 1286.904 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- 1477.844 miles
- 2378.359 kilometers
- 1284.211 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 Lanzhou to Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Almaty?
The time difference between Lanzhou and Almaty is 3 hours. Almaty is 3 hours behind Lanzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Almaty generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |