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Distance from Lanzhou to Baotou

Straight line

737 km
458 mi · 398 NM

By road

921 km
572 mi

Travel time

10 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 25 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Baotou?

Lanzhou (China) and Baotou (China) are quite far apart: 737 km in a straight line, that is 458 miles or 398 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Baotou is 921 km (572 miles), about 10 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Baotou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 38.3607°, 106.8317°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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 Lanzhou from Baotou?

By road it is 921 km (572 miles) from Lanzhou to Baotou; in a straight line it is 737 km (458 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Baotou?

About 10 h 26 min on the fastest route (921 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Baotou from Lanzhou?

Baotou is to the north-east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Baotou?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 25 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.