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How far is Lanzhou from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3231 miles / 5199 kilometers / 2807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 4261 miles / 6858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

Kuwait International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Kuwait City to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3230.569 miles
  • 5199.097 kilometers
  • 2807.288 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
  • 3224.162 miles
  • 5188.786 kilometers
  • 2801.720 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 Kuwait City to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Lanzhou generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 798 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″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