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How far is Semey from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Semey (Semey Airport) is 1504 miles / 2421 kilometers / 1307 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Semey (PLX) is 1882 miles / 3028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 49 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Semey Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Semey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1504.165 miles
  • 2420.719 kilometers
  • 1307.084 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
  • 1502.268 miles
  • 2417.666 kilometers
  • 1305.435 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 Semey?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Semey Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Semey Airport (PLX)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Semey generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Semey

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

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 Semey Airport
City: Semey
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: PLX
ICAO Code: UASS
Coordinates: 50°21′4″N, 80°14′3″E