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Distance from Lanzhou to Ordos

Straight line

655 km
407 mi · 354 NM

By road

812 km
504 mi

Travel time

9 h 12 min
flight ≈ 1 h 19 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Ordos?

Lanzhou (China) and Ordos (China) are quite far apart: 655 km in a straight line, that is 407 miles or 354 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Ordos is 812 km (504 miles), about 9 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Ordos lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 37.8701°, 106.7391°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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 Ordos?

By road it is 812 km (504 miles) from Lanzhou to Ordos; in a straight line it is 655 km (407 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Ordos?

About 9 h 12 min on the fastest route (812 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ordos from Lanzhou?

Ordos is to the north-east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Ordos?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 19 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.