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How far is Lanzhou from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2044 miles / 3290 kilometers / 1776 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 2776 miles / 4467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 24 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Tokyo to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2044.205 miles
  • 3289.829 kilometers
  • 1776.366 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
  • 2039.549 miles
  • 3282.336 kilometers
  • 1772.320 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 Tokyo to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Lanzhou generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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