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How far is Lanzhou from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1705 miles / 2744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 31 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1260.997 miles
  • 2029.377 kilometers
  • 1095.776 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
  • 1258.075 miles
  • 2024.675 kilometers
  • 1093.237 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 Seoul to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Seoul to Lanzhou generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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