How far is Lanzhou from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3303.172 miles
• 5315.940 kilometers
• 2870.378 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

• 3295.571 miles
• 5303.708 kilometers
• 2863.773 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 Moscow to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Lanzhou?

The time difference between Moscow and Lanzhou is 5 hours. Lanzhou is 5 hours ahead of Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Moscow to Lanzhou generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″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