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How far is Lanzhou from Islamabad?

The distance between Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1751 miles / 2817 kilometers / 1521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islamabad (ISB) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 2615 miles / 4209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 39 minutes.

Islamabad International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Islamabad to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1750.534 miles
  • 2817.212 kilometers
  • 1521.173 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
  • 1746.757 miles
  • 2811.133 kilometers
  • 1517.891 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 Islamabad to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Islamabad International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Islamabad to Lanzhou generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Islamabad to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Islamabad International Airport
City: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: ISB
ICAO Code: OPIS
Coordinates: 33°32′56″N, 72°49′32″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