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How far is Putao from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 730 miles / 1174 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Putao (PBU) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 55 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Putao Airport

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730
Miles
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1174
Kilometers
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634
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 52 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
128 kg

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Distance from Lanzhou to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 729.633 miles
  • 1174.230 kilometers
  • 634.033 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
  • 730.791 miles
  • 1176.094 kilometers
  • 635.040 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Putao generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E