How far is Lanzhou from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 889 miles / 1431 kilometers / 773 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Lhasa to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lhasa to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 889.267 miles
- 1431.137 kilometers
- 772.752 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- 888.715 miles
- 1430.248 kilometers
- 772.272 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 Lhasa to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Lanzhou?
The time difference between Lhasa and Lanzhou is 2 hours. Lanzhou is 2 hours ahead of Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Lanzhou generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lhasa to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
| Destination | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |