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How far is Lanzhou from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6881 miles / 11074 kilometers / 5979 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6880.815 miles
  • 11073.599 kilometers
  • 5979.265 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
  • 6866.687 miles
  • 11050.861 kilometers
  • 5966.987 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 Los Angeles to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Lanzhou generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
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