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How far is Gwangju from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1302 miles / 2096 kilometers / 1132 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 1872 miles / 3013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 51 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1302.466 miles
  • 2096.116 kilometers
  • 1131.812 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
  • 1299.550 miles
  • 2091.422 kilometers
  • 1129.278 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Gwangju generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 Gwangju

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

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E