How far is Lanzhou from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3430 miles / 5519 kilometers / 2980 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 4736 miles / 7622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 41 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3429.572 miles
- 5519.362 kilometers
- 2980.217 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- 3423.678 miles
- 5509.876 kilometers
- 2975.095 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 Riyadh to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lanzhou?
The time difference between Riyadh and Lanzhou is 5 hours. Lanzhou is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Lanzhou generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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 |