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How far is Lanzhou from Maiduguri?

The distance between Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 5770 miles / 9285 kilometers / 5014 nautical miles.

Maiduguri International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Maiduguri to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5769.599 miles
  • 9285.269 kilometers
  • 5013.644 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
  • 5762.763 miles
  • 9274.267 kilometers
  • 5007.704 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 Maiduguri to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Maiduguri International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 11 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Maiduguri to Lanzhou generates about 686 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 686 kilograms equals 1 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Maiduguri to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Maiduguri International Airport
City: Maiduguri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MIU
ICAO Code: DNMA
Coordinates: 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″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