How far is Golmud from Arbil?

The distance between Arbil (Erbil International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2802 miles / 4509 kilometers / 2435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arbil (EBL) to Golmud (GOQ) is 3693 miles / 5944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 27 minutes.

Distance from Arbil to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2801.632 miles
• 4508.790 kilometers
• 2434.552 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

• 2795.221 miles
• 4498.472 kilometers
• 2428.981 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 Arbil to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport to Golmud Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arbil and Golmud?

The time difference between Arbil and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours ahead of Arbil.

Flight carbon footprint between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Arbil to Golmud generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arbil to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin	Erbil International Airport
City:	Arbil
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	EBL
ICAO Code:	ORER
Coordinates:	36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E