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Distance from Tianshui to Lanzhou

Straight line

238 km
148 mi · 129 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

NW 314°
initial bearing

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How far is Tianshui from Lanzhou?

Tianshui (China) and Lanzhou (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.

From Tianshui, Lanzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 314°). 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 Tianshui from Lanzhou?

The straight-line distance between Tianshui and Lanzhou is 238 km (148 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Tianshui?

Lanzhou is to the north-west of Tianshui, at an initial bearing of 314°.

How long is the flight from Tianshui to Lanzhou?

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.