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How far is Bishkek from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 1606 miles / 2585 kilometers / 1396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Bishkek (FRU) is 1919 miles / 3088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1606.329 miles
  • 2585.137 kilometers
  • 1395.862 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
  • 1602.842 miles
  • 2579.524 kilometers
  • 1392.831 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Manas International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Bishkek generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Bishkek

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

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 Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E