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How far is Lanzhou from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers / 2544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 5072 miles / 8162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 41 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2927.239 miles
  • 4710.935 kilometers
  • 2543.702 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
  • 2922.394 miles
  • 4703.138 kilometers
  • 2539.491 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 Sharjah to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Lanzhou generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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