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How far is Lanzhou from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3327 miles / 5354 kilometers / 2891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 4173 miles / 6715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 37 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3326.585 miles
  • 5353.620 kilometers
  • 2890.723 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
  • 3319.313 miles
  • 5341.917 kilometers
  • 2884.404 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 Baghdad to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Lanzhou generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 823 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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