How far is Lanzhou from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1299 miles / 2091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1107.446 miles
- 1782.262 kilometers
- 962.344 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- 1105.636 miles
- 1779.349 kilometers
- 960.772 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 Shanghai to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lanzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Lanzhou generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Lanzhou (LHW)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Hainan Airlines |