How far is Golmud from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2220 miles / 3573 kilometers / 1929 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2973 miles / 4785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 57 minutes.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2220.258 miles
- 3573.159 kilometers
- 1929.351 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- 2227.024 miles
- 3584.048 kilometers
- 1935.231 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 Colombo to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Golmud?
The time difference between Colombo and Golmud is 30 minutes. Golmud is 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Colombo to Golmud generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |