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How far is Golmud from Baotou?

The distance between Baotou (Baotou Donghe Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baotou (BAV) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.

Baotou Donghe Airport – Golmud Airport

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872
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1403
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758
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Distance from Baotou to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 871.807 miles
  • 1403.037 kilometers
  • 757.579 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
  • 870.093 miles
  • 1400.279 kilometers
  • 756.090 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 Baotou to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Baotou Donghe Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Baotou to Golmud generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baotou to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Baotou Donghe Airport
City: Baotou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BAV
ICAO Code: ZBOW
Coordinates: 40°33′36″N, 109°59′49″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