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Distance from Lanzhou to Buenos Aires

Straight line

18,404 km
11,435 mi · 9,937 NM

By road

11,105 km
6,900 mi

Travel time

130 h 27 min
flight ≈ 23 h 30 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Buenos Aires?

Lanzhou (China) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 18,404 km in a straight line, that is 11,435 miles or 9,937 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Buenos Aires is 11,105 km (6,900 miles), about 130 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lanzhou, Buenos Aires lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from China into Argentina. The halfway point is at 4.6532°, 19.4631°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 30 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 Buenos Aires?

By road it is 11,105 km (6,900 miles) from Lanzhou to Buenos Aires; in a straight line it is 18,404 km (11,435 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Buenos Aires?

About 130 h 27 min on the fastest route (11,105 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Lanzhou?

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

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 30 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.