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How far is Golmud from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Golmud (GOQ) is 836 miles / 1346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 10 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 663.409 miles
  • 1067.654 kilometers
  • 576.487 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
  • 663.128 miles
  • 1067.202 kilometers
  • 576.243 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 Chengdu to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Golmud generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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