How far is Lanzhou from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6989 miles / 11248 kilometers / 6073 nautical miles.
San Diego International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6988.974 miles
- 11247.664 kilometers
- 6073.253 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- 6974.955 miles
- 11225.102 kilometers
- 6061.070 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 San Diego to Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lanzhou?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from San Diego to Lanzhou generates about 853 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 853 kilograms equals 1 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Diego to Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |