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How far is Golmud from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3811 miles / 6133 kilometers / 3312 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Athens to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3810.993 miles
  • 6133.199 kilometers
  • 3311.663 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
  • 3802.134 miles
  • 6118.941 kilometers
  • 3303.964 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 Athens to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Golmud Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Athens to Golmud generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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