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How far is Golmud from Ashgabat?

The distance between Ashgabat (Ashgabat International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2000 miles / 3218 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ashgabat (ASB) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2623 miles / 4222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 9 minutes.

Ashgabat International Airport – Golmud Airport

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2000
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3218
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1738
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Distance from Ashgabat to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.674 miles
  • 3218.164 kilometers
  • 1737.669 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
  • 1995.022 miles
  • 3210.676 kilometers
  • 1733.627 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 Ashgabat to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Ashgabat International Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Ashgabat to Golmud generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ashgabat to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Ashgabat International Airport
City: Ashgabat
Country: Turkmenistan Flag of Turkmenistan
IATA Code: ASB
ICAO Code: UTAA
Coordinates: 37°59′12″N, 58°21′39″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