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How far is Pathein from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Pathein (Pathein Airport) is 1348 miles / 2170 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Pathein (BSX) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 1 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Pathein Airport

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1348
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2170
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1172
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Distance from Golmud to Pathein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.462 miles
  • 2170.139 kilometers
  • 1171.781 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
  • 1353.222 miles
  • 2177.800 kilometers
  • 1175.918 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 Golmud to Pathein?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Pathein Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pathein Airport (BSX)

On average, flying from Golmud to Pathein generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Pathein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pathein Airport (BSX).

Airport information

Origin Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E
Destination Pathein Airport
City: Pathein
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: BSX
ICAO Code: VYPN
Coordinates: 16°48′54″N, 94°46′47″E