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How far is Lanzhou from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 932 miles / 1500 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1105 miles / 1778 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 932.216 miles
  • 1500.257 kilometers
  • 810.074 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
  • 930.729 miles
  • 1497.864 kilometers
  • 808.782 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 Nanjing to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Lanzhou?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Lanzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Lanzhou generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Nanjing (NKG) to Lanzhou (LHW)

China Eastern Airlines