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Distance from Buenos Aires to Lanzhou

Straight line

18,404 km
11,435 mi · 9,937 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 30 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Lanzhou?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Lanzhou (China) are very far apart: 18,404 km in a straight line, that is 11,435 miles or 9,937 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buenos Aires, Lanzhou lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Argentina into China. The halfway point is at 4.6532°, 19.4631°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Lanzhou?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Lanzhou is 18,404 km (11,435 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Buenos Aires?

Lanzhou is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 30 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.