How far is Lanzhou from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 3506 miles / 5642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 44 minutes.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2513.652 miles
- 4045.331 kilometers
- 2184.304 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- 2518.801 miles
- 4053.617 kilometers
- 2188.778 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 Colombo to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Lanzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Colombo to Lanzhou generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |