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How far is Lanzhou from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 7574 miles / 12189 kilometers / 6582 nautical miles.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7573.857 miles
  • 12188.941 kilometers
  • 6581.501 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
  • 7559.334 miles
  • 12165.569 kilometers
  • 6568.882 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 Columbia to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Lanzhou generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbia to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
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