How far is Golmud from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6217 miles / 10005 kilometers / 5402 nautical miles.
Seattle Boeing Field – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6216.787 miles
- 10004.949 kilometers
- 5402.240 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- 6201.762 miles
- 9980.769 kilometers
- 5389.184 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 Seattle to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Golmud Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Golmud?
The time difference between Seattle and Golmud is 14 hours. Golmud is 14 hours ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Seattle to Golmud generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |