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Distance from Lanzhou to Tokyo

Straight line

3,219 km
2,000 mi · 1,738 NM

By road

2,734 km
1,699 mi

Travel time

43 h 2 min
flight ≈ 4 h 31 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Lanzhou from Tokyo?

Lanzhou (China) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 3,219 km in a straight line, that is 2,000 miles or 1,738 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lanzhou to Tokyo is 2,734 km (1,699 miles), about 43 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Lanzhou, Tokyo lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from China into Japan. The halfway point is at 37.2372°, 121.8088°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 31 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 Tokyo?

By road it is 2,734 km (1,699 miles) from Lanzhou to Tokyo; in a straight line it is 3,219 km (2,000 miles).

How long is the drive from Lanzhou to Tokyo?

About 43 h 2 min on the fastest route (2,734 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tokyo from Lanzhou?

Tokyo is to the east of Lanzhou, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Lanzhou to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 31 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.