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How far is Tamchy from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Tamchy (Issyk-Kul International Airport) is 1490 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Tamchy (IKU) is 1832 miles / 2949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 59 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Issyk-Kul International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Tamchy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1489.656 miles
  • 2397.369 kilometers
  • 1294.476 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
  • 1486.445 miles
  • 2392.201 kilometers
  • 1291.685 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 Tamchy?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Issyk-Kul International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Tamchy generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Tamchy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU).

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 Issyk-Kul International Airport
City: Tamchy
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: IKU
ICAO Code: UCFL
Coordinates: 42°35′16″N, 76°42′46″E