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How far is Lanzhou from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 5234 miles / 8424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 31 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2829.790 miles
  • 4554.106 kilometers
  • 2459.021 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
  • 2825.667 miles
  • 4547.471 kilometers
  • 2455.438 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 Muscat to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Muscat to Lanzhou generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E
Destination 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