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Distance from Shiyan to Lanzhou

Straight line

742 km
461 mi · 400 NM

By road

905 km
562 mi

Travel time

10 h 19 min
flight ≈ 1 h 26 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Shiyan from Lanzhou?

Shiyan (China) and Lanzhou (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, Shiyan to Lanzhou is 905 km (562 miles), about 10 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Shiyan, Lanzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). 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 Shiyan from Lanzhou?

By road it is 905 km (562 miles) from Shiyan to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 742 km (461 miles).

How long is the drive from Shiyan to Lanzhou?

About 10 h 19 min on the fastest route (905 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Shiyan?

Lanzhou is to the north-west of Shiyan, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Shiyan to Lanzhou?

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.