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Distance from Lanzhou to Tianshui

Straight line

238 km
148 mi · 129 NM

By road

306 km
190 mi

Travel time

3 h 31 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Tianshui?

Lanzhou (China) and Tianshui (China) are a medium distance apart: 238 km in a straight line, that is 148 miles or 129 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Tianshui is 306 km (190 miles), about 3 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Lanzhou, Tianshui lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.3220°, 104.7998°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Tianshui?

By road it is 306 km (190 miles) from Lanzhou to Tianshui; in a straight line it is 238 km (148 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Tianshui?

About 3 h 31 min on the fastest route (306 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianshui from Lanzhou?

Tianshui is to the south-east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Tianshui?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.