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How far is Lanzhou from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6534 miles / 10516 kilometers / 5678 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6534.413 miles
  • 10516.118 kilometers
  • 5678.250 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
  • 6542.130 miles
  • 10528.537 kilometers
  • 5684.955 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 Johannesburg to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Lanzhou generates about 790 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 790 kilograms equals 1 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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