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Distance from Lanzhou to Lijiang

Straight line

1,075 km
668 mi · 580 NM

By road

1,603 km
996 mi

Travel time

18 h 26 min
flight ≈ 1 h 51 min

Direction

SSW 200°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Lijiang?

Lanzhou (China) and Lijiang (China) are quite far apart: 1,075 km in a straight line, that is 668 miles or 580 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Lijiang is 1,603 km (996 miles), about 18 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Lijiang lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 31.4756°, 101.9413°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 51 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 Lijiang?

By road it is 1,603 km (996 miles) from Lanzhou to Lijiang; in a straight line it is 1,075 km (668 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Lijiang?

About 18 h 26 min on the fastest route (1,603 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lijiang from Lanzhou?

Lijiang is to the south of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 200°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Lijiang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 51 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.