How far is Lanzhou from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 5176 miles / 8330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 37 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3922.213 miles
- 6312.190 kilometers
- 3408.310 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- 3912.824 miles
- 6297.080 kilometers
- 3400.151 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 Istanbul to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lanzhou?
The time difference between Istanbul and Lanzhou is 5 hours. Lanzhou is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Lanzhou generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 |