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How far is Guangzhou from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 42 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.683 miles
  • 2289.586 kilometers
  • 1236.278 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
  • 1422.755 miles
  • 2289.703 kilometers
  • 1236.341 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Golmud to Guangzhou generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E