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Distance from Datong to Lanzhou

Straight line

942 km
585 mi · 509 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 41 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Datong from Lanzhou?

Datong (China) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 942 km in a straight line, that is 585 miles or 509 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Datong, Lanzhou lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.1700°, 108.4349°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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 Datong from Lanzhou?

The straight-line distance between Datong and Lanzhou is 942 km (585 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Datong?

Lanzhou is to the south-west of Datong, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Datong to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 41 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.