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How far is Simikot from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Simikot (Simikot Airport) is 1337 miles / 2152 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Simikot (IMK) is 2101 miles / 3382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 37 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Simikot Airport

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1337
Miles
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2152
Kilometers
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1162
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 1 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
169 kg

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Distance from Lanzhou to Simikot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.959 miles
  • 2151.627 kilometers
  • 1161.786 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
  • 1334.838 miles
  • 2148.214 kilometers
  • 1159.943 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 Simikot?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Simikot Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Simikot Airport (IMK)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Simikot generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Simikot

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

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 Simikot Airport
City: Simikot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: IMK
ICAO Code: VNST
Coordinates: 29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E