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How far is Lanzhou from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 958 miles / 1543 kilometers / 833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 15 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Simao to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 958.480 miles
  • 1542.525 kilometers
  • 832.897 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
  • 961.336 miles
  • 1547.120 kilometers
  • 835.378 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 Simao to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Simao and Lanzhou?

There is no time difference between Simao and Lanzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Simao to Lanzhou generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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