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How far is Lanzhou from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 6996 miles / 11259 kilometers / 6079 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6995.936 miles
  • 11258.867 kilometers
  • 6079.302 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
  • 7008.618 miles
  • 11279.278 kilometers
  • 6090.323 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 Wellington to Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 13 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Wellington to Lanzhou generates about 854 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 854 kilograms equals 1 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Lanzhou

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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