How far is Sapporo from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 2509 miles / 4038 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Sapporo (CTS) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2509.164 miles
• 4038.108 kilometers
• 2180.404 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

• 2503.269 miles
• 4028.621 kilometers
• 2175.281 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to New Chitose Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Sapporo?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from Golmud to Sapporo generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 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 Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

Airport information

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

Destination	New Chitose Airport
City:	Sapporo
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	CTS
ICAO Code:	RJCC
Coordinates:	42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E