How far is Golmud from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3630 miles / 5842 kilometers / 3154 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3629.928 miles
- 5841.803 kilometers
- 3154.321 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- 3622.489 miles
- 5829.832 kilometers
- 3147.857 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 Cairo to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Golmud Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Golmud?
The time difference between Cairo and Golmud is 4 hours. Golmud is 4 hours ahead of Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Cairo to Golmud generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |