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How far is Kathmandu from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1228 miles / 1977 kilometers / 1067 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 9 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1228
Miles
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1977
Kilometers
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1067
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 49 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Lanzhou to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1228.194 miles
  • 1976.587 kilometers
  • 1067.272 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
  • 1227.113 miles
  • 1974.846 kilometers
  • 1066.332 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Kathmandu generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 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 Kathmandu

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

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 Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E