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How far is Lanzhou from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3703 miles / 5960 kilometers / 3218 nautical miles.

Helsinki Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3703.140 miles
  • 5959.626 kilometers
  • 3217.940 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
  • 3694.467 miles
  • 5945.669 kilometers
  • 3210.404 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 Helsinki to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Lanzhou generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 925 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Helsinki to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″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