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How far is Beijing from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers / 648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Beijing (PEK) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 32 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 745.524 miles
  • 1199.804 kilometers
  • 647.843 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
  • 744.070 miles
  • 1197.464 kilometers
  • 646.579 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Beijing?

There is no time difference between Lanzhou and Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Beijing generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E