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How far is Lanzhou from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.649 miles
  • 3615.632 kilometers
  • 1952.285 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
  • 2254.324 miles
  • 3627.983 kilometers
  • 1958.954 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 Kota Kinabalu to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Lanzhou?

There is no time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Lanzhou.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Lanzhou generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″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