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Distance from Tokyo to Lanzhou

Straight line

3,219 km
2,000 mi · 1,738 NM

By road

2,732 km
1,698 mi

Travel time

43 h 7 min
flight ≈ 4 h 31 min

Direction

WNW 281°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Lanzhou?

Tokyo (Japan) and Lanzhou (China) 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, Tokyo to Lanzhou is 2,732 km (1,698 miles), about 43 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tokyo, Lanzhou lies to the west (initial bearing 281°). The route crosses from Japan into China. 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 Tokyo from Lanzhou?

By road it is 2,732 km (1,698 miles) from Tokyo to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 3,219 km (2,000 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Lanzhou?

About 43 h 7 min on the fastest route (2,732 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lanzhou from Tokyo?

Lanzhou is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 281°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Lanzhou?

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.