Distance from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
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How far is Ürümqi from Lanzhou?
Ürümqi (China) and Lanzhou (China) are quite far apart: 1,628 km in a straight line, that is 1,012 miles or 879 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Ürümqi to Lanzhou is 1,905 km (1,184 miles), about 20 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.
From Ürümqi, Lanzhou lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 40.2124°, 96.1832°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Lanzhou – Chengdu 600 km
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- Lanzhou – Ordos 654 km
- Lanzhou – Baotou 737 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ürümqi from Lanzhou?
By road it is 1,905 km (1,184 miles) from Ürümqi to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 1,628 km (1,012 miles).
How long is the drive from Ürümqi to Lanzhou?
About 20 h 56 min on the fastest route (1,905 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lanzhou from Ürümqi?
Lanzhou is to the south-east of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 116°.
How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Lanzhou?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.