How far is Golmud from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7584 miles / 12206 kilometers / 6590 nautical miles.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7584.170 miles
- 12205.538 kilometers
- 6590.463 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- 7569.664 miles
- 12182.193 kilometers
- 6577.858 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 Columbia to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Golmud?
The time difference between Columbia and Golmud is 11 hours. Golmud is 11 hours ahead of Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Columbia to Golmud generates about 938 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 938 kilograms equals 2 068 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Columbia to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |