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How far is Chitral from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Chitral (Chitral Airport) is 1771 miles / 2849 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Chitral (CJL) is 2535 miles / 4080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 40 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Chitral Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Chitral

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.537 miles
  • 2849.404 kilometers
  • 1538.555 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
  • 1766.498 miles
  • 2842.903 kilometers
  • 1535.045 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 Chitral?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Chitral Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Chitral Airport (CJL)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Chitral generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Chitral

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chitral Airport
City: Chitral
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: CJL
ICAO Code: OPCH
Coordinates: 35°53′11″N, 71°48′2″E