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How far is Pyongyang from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1217 miles / 1958 kilometers / 1057 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 1524 miles / 2452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 4 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1216.823 miles
  • 1958.287 kilometers
  • 1057.390 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
  • 1214.050 miles
  • 1953.824 kilometers
  • 1054.981 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 Lanzhou to Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Pyongyang generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Pyongyang

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E