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How far is Golmud from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7171 miles / 11541 kilometers / 6232 nautical miles.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7171.437 miles
  • 11541.310 kilometers
  • 6231.809 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
  • 7156.113 miles
  • 11516.647 kilometers
  • 6218.492 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 Columbus to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Columbus to Golmud generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Columbus to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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