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How far is Lanzhou from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 7431 miles / 11958 kilometers / 6457 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7430.635 miles
  • 11958.448 kilometers
  • 6457.045 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
  • 7415.943 miles
  • 11934.804 kilometers
  • 6444.278 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 Memphis to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Memphis to Lanzhou generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W
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