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How far is Lanzhou from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Osaka (KIX) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 17 minutes.

Kansai International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Osaka to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.293 miles
  • 2866.714 kilometers
  • 1547.902 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
  • 1777.349 miles
  • 2860.366 kilometers
  • 1544.474 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 Osaka to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Osaka to Lanzhou generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Osaka to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″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