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How far is Golmud from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7349 miles / 11826 kilometers / 6386 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Christchurch to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7348.514 miles
  • 11826.287 kilometers
  • 6385.684 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
  • 7360.315 miles
  • 11845.279 kilometers
  • 6395.939 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 Christchurch to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Golmud generates about 904 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 904 kilograms equals 1 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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