Distance from Lanzhou to Zhangye
How far is it from Lanzhou to Zhangye? About 272 mi in a straight line and 332 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Lanzhou and Zhangye are about 272 mi (438 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 332 mi (534 km), a drive of about 5 hr 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr.
| Straight-line distance | 272 mi / 438 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 332 mi / 534 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $41 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.508, 102.178 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lanzhou to Zhangye is about 272 mi (438 km) in a straight line, and roughly 332 mi (534 km) by road.