ChinaChinaUrumqi to Lanzhou shipping route.
1,847 km by rail, about 2.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Urumqi and Lanzhou
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
UrumqiRailLanzhouRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,847 km (1,148 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,626 km |
| Transit time | 2.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Urumqi to Lanzhou shipping route by rail
A freight train from Urumqi to Lanzhou covers a rail distance of 1,847 km, against 1,626 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Urumqi and Lanzhou.
Of 15 rail routes from Urumqi in this directory, Lanzhou is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Almaty (1,319 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Urumqi to Lanzhou?
1,847 km by rail (1,626 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Urumqi to Lanzhou?
About 2.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Lanzhou to Urumqi has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.