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How far is Lanzhou from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6527 miles / 10505 kilometers / 5672 nautical miles.

OR Tambo 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)
  • 6527.446 miles
  • 10504.907 kilometers
  • 5672.196 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
  • 6535.288 miles
  • 10517.527 kilometers
  • 5679.010 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 OR Tambo International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 12 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Lanzhou generates about 789 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 789 kilograms equals 1 739 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 OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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