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How far is Golmud from Addis Ababa?

The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3974 miles / 6396 kilometers / 3453 nautical miles.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Addis Ababa to Golmud

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Addis Ababa to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3974.178 miles
  • 6395.819 kilometers
  • 3453.466 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3972.723 miles
  • 6393.477 kilometers
  • 3452.202 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Addis Ababa to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Golmud Airport is 8 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Golmud generates about 453 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 453 kilograms equals 999 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Addis Ababa to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E
Destination Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E