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How far is Kunming from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 795 miles / 1280 kilometers / 691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kunming (KMG) is 1072 miles / 1725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 795.498 miles
  • 1280.231 kilometers
  • 691.269 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
  • 797.835 miles
  • 1283.991 kilometers
  • 693.300 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 Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Kunming?

There is no time difference between Lanzhou and Kunming.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Kunming generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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 Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E

Airlines flying from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kunming (KMG)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Lucky Air