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Distance from Handan to Lanzhou

Straight line

956 km
594 mi · 516 NM

By road

1,196 km
743 mi

Travel time

13 h 30 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Handan from Lanzhou?

Handan (China) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 956 km in a straight line, that is 594 miles or 516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Handan to Lanzhou is 1,196 km (743 miles), about 13 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Handan, Lanzhou lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 36.4466°, 109.1352°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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 Handan from Lanzhou?

By road it is 1,196 km (743 miles) from Handan to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 956 km (594 miles).

How long is the drive from Handan to Lanzhou?

About 13 h 30 min on the fastest route (1,196 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Handan?

Lanzhou is to the west of Handan, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Handan to Lanzhou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 42 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.