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Distance from Dhaka to Lanzhou

Straight line

1,882 km
1,169 mi · 1,016 NM

By road

3,233 km
2,009 mi

Travel time

39 h 41 min
flight ≈ 2 h 51 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Lanzhou?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,882 km in a straight line, that is 1,169 miles or 1,016 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Lanzhou is 3,233 km (2,009 miles), about 39 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 72% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Lanzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into China. The halfway point is at 30.0538°, 96.7043°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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 Dhaka from Lanzhou?

By road it is 3,233 km (2,009 miles) from Dhaka to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 1,882 km (1,169 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Lanzhou?

About 39 h 41 min on the fastest route (3,233 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Dhaka?

Lanzhou is to the north-east of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 51 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.