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Distance from Lanzhou to Shiyan

Straight line

742 km
461 mi · 400 NM

By road

900 km
559 mi

Travel time

10 h 16 min
flight ≈ 1 h 26 min

Direction

ESE 119°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Shiyan?

Lanzhou (China) and Shiyan (China) are quite far apart: 742 km in a straight line, that is 461 miles or 400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Shiyan is 900 km (559 miles), about 10 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Shiyan lies to the south-east (initial bearing 119°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 34.4012°, 107.3796°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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 Shiyan?

By road it is 900 km (559 miles) from Lanzhou to Shiyan; in a straight line it is 742 km (461 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Shiyan?

About 10 h 16 min on the fastest route (900 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shiyan from Lanzhou?

Shiyan is to the south-east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 119°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Shiyan?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 26 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.