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How far is Karaganda from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Karaganda (Sary-Arka Airport) is 1763 miles / 2838 kilometers / 1532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Karaganda (KGF) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 12 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Sary-Arka Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Karaganda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1763.227 miles
  • 2837.638 kilometers
  • 1532.202 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
  • 1760.197 miles
  • 2832.762 kilometers
  • 1529.569 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 Karaganda?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Sary-Arka Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Karaganda generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 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 Karaganda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF).

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 Sary-Arka Airport
City: Karaganda
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: KGF
ICAO Code: UAKK
Coordinates: 49°40′14″N, 73°20′3″E