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Distance from Lanzhou to Handan

Straight line

956 km
594 mi · 516 NM

By road

1,194 km
742 mi

Travel time

13 h 29 min
flight ≈ 1 h 42 min

Direction

E 83°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Handan?

Lanzhou (China) and Handan (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, Lanzhou to Handan is 1,194 km (742 miles), about 13 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Handan lies to the east (initial bearing 83°). 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 Lanzhou from Handan?

By road it is 1,194 km (742 miles) from Lanzhou to Handan; in a straight line it is 956 km (594 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Handan?

About 13 h 29 min on the fastest route (1,194 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Handan from Lanzhou?

Handan is to the east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 83°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Handan?

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.