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How far is Shanghai from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1107 miles / 1782 kilometers / 962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1292 miles / 2079 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 15 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.446 miles
  • 1782.262 kilometers
  • 962.344 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
  • 1105.636 miles
  • 1779.349 kilometers
  • 960.772 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Shanghai?

There is no time difference between Lanzhou and Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Shanghai generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines
Spring Airlines