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How far is Lanzhou from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 88 miles / 141 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 124 miles / 200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 28 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 87.770 miles
  • 141.252 kilometers
  • 76.270 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
  • 87.568 miles
  • 140.927 kilometers
  • 76.094 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 Xining to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xining and Lanzhou?

There is no time difference between Xining and Lanzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Xining to Lanzhou generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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