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How far is Golmud from Charleston, SC?

The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7651 miles / 12314 kilometers / 6649 nautical miles.

Charleston International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Charleston to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7651.378 miles
  • 12313.699 kilometers
  • 6648.865 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
  • 7637.052 miles
  • 12290.645 kilometers
  • 6636.417 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 Charleston to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Charleston to Golmud generates about 948 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 948 kilograms equals 2 089 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charleston to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W
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