How far is Gilgit from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1630 miles / 2624 kilometers / 1417 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 44 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1630.448 miles
- 2623.951 kilometers
- 1416.820 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- 1626.726 miles
- 2617.962 kilometers
- 1413.587 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 Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Gilgit?
The time difference between Lanzhou and Gilgit is 3 hours. Gilgit is 3 hours behind Lanzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Gilgit generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |