Distance from Xi’an to Lanzhou
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How far is Xi’an from Lanzhou?
Xi’an (China) and Lanzhou (China) are a medium distance apart: 505 km in a straight line, that is 314 miles or 273 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Xi’an to Lanzhou is 609 km (379 miles), about 7 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Xi’an, Lanzhou lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). Both cities are in China. The halfway point is at 35.1843°, 106.4124°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Lanzhou
- Lanzhou – Tianshui 238 km
- Lanzhou – Xianyang 481 km
- Lanzhou – Chengdu 600 km
- Lanzhou – Bayan Nur 606 km
- Lanzhou – Nanchong 621 km
- Lanzhou – Ordos 654 km
- Lanzhou – Baotou 737 km
- Lanzhou – Shiyan 741 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Lanzhou?
By road it is 609 km (379 miles) from Xi’an to Lanzhou; in a straight line it is 505 km (314 miles).
How long is the drive from Xi’an to Lanzhou?
About 7 h 1 min on the fastest route (609 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Lanzhou from Xi’an?
Lanzhou is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Lanzhou?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.