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How far is Khost from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Khost (Khost Airport) is 1914 miles / 3081 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Khost (KHT) is 2794 miles / 4497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 52 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Khost Airport

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1914
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3081
Kilometers
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1663
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 7 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
210 kg

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Distance from Lanzhou to Khost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1914.317 miles
  • 3080.795 kilometers
  • 1663.496 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
  • 1910.194 miles
  • 3074.159 kilometers
  • 1659.913 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 Khost?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Khost Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Khost Airport (KHT)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Khost generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 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 Khost

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

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 Khost Airport
City: Khost
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KHT
ICAO Code: OAKS
Coordinates: 33°20′0″N, 69°57′7″E