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Distance from Foshan to Lanzhou

Straight line

1,700 km
1,056 mi · 918 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 37 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Foshan from Lanzhou?

Foshan (China) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,700 km in a straight line, that is 1,056 miles or 918 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Foshan, Lanzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 29.6225°, 108.7870°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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 Foshan from Lanzhou?

The straight-line distance between Foshan and Lanzhou is 1,700 km (1,056 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Foshan?

Lanzhou is to the north-west of Foshan, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Foshan to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 37 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.