How far is Golmud from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7616 miles / 12257 kilometers / 6618 nautical miles.

Distance from Birmingham to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7616.219 miles
• 12257.116 kilometers
• 6618.313 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

• 7601.778 miles
• 12233.875 kilometers
• 6605.764 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 Birmingham to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Golmud?

The time difference between Birmingham and Golmud is 12 hours. Golmud is 12 hours ahead of Birmingham.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Golmud generates about 943 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 943 kilograms equals 2 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City:	Birmingham, AL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BHM
ICAO Code:	KBHM
Coordinates:	33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E