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How far is Golmud from Foshan?

The distance between Foshan (Foshan Shadi Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Foshan (FUO) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

Foshan Shadi Airport – Golmud Airport

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1427
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Distance from Foshan to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.849 miles
  • 2296.291 kilometers
  • 1239.898 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
  • 1427.061 miles
  • 2296.632 kilometers
  • 1240.082 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 Foshan to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Foshan Shadi Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Foshan to Golmud generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Foshan to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Foshan Shadi Airport
City: Foshan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: FUO
ICAO Code: ZGFS
Coordinates: 23°4′59″N, 113°4′11″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