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How far is Lanzhou from Ashgabat?

The distance between Ashgabat (Ashgabat International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2472 miles / 3979 kilometers / 2148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ashgabat (ASB) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 3117 miles / 5016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 7 minutes.

Ashgabat International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Ashgabat to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2472.218 miles
  • 3978.649 kilometers
  • 2148.298 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
  • 2466.446 miles
  • 3969.361 kilometers
  • 2143.283 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 Ashgabat to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Ashgabat International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Ashgabat to Lanzhou generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 600 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ashgabat to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Ashgabat International Airport
City: Ashgabat
Country: Turkmenistan Flag of Turkmenistan
IATA Code: ASB
ICAO Code: UTAA
Coordinates: 37°59′12″N, 58°21′39″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