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How far is Kashgar from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 1514 miles / 2437 kilometers / 1316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kashgar (KHG) is 1882 miles / 3029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 27 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Kashgar Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1514.089 miles
  • 2436.690 kilometers
  • 1315.707 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
  • 1510.595 miles
  • 2431.068 kilometers
  • 1312.671 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Kashgar Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Kashgar generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Kashgar

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

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 Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E