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How far is Golmud from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7496 miles / 12063 kilometers / 6514 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7495.816 miles
  • 12063.346 kilometers
  • 6513.686 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
  • 7481.103 miles
  • 12039.668 kilometers
  • 6500.901 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 Charlotte to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Golmud generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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