How far is Lanzhou from Almaty?
The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.
Almaty International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Almaty to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1480.942 miles
- 2383.345 kilometers
- 1286.904 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- 1477.844 miles
- 2378.359 kilometers
- 1284.211 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 Almaty to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Lanzhou?
The time difference between Almaty and Lanzhou is 3 hours. Lanzhou is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Almaty to Lanzhou generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″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 |