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Distance from Chennai to Lanzhou

Straight line

3,469 km
2,155 mi · 1,873 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 50 min

Direction

NE 39°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Lanzhou?

Chennai (India) and Lanzhou (China) are very far apart: 3,469 km in a straight line, that is 2,155 miles or 1,873 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Chennai, Lanzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 39°). The route crosses from India into China. The halfway point is at 25.0328°, 90.9492°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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 Chennai from Lanzhou?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Lanzhou is 3,469 km (2,155 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Chennai?

Lanzhou is to the north-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 39°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 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.