How far is Lanzhou from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 2835 miles / 4563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 36 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Kabul to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1933.184 miles
- 3111.158 kilometers
- 1679.891 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- 1928.881 miles
- 3104.233 kilometers
- 1676.152 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 Kabul to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Lanzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Kabul to Lanzhou generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″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 |