How far is Datong from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 1046 miles / 1683 kilometers / 909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Datong (DAT) is 1320 miles / 2124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1045.840 miles
• 1683.116 kilometers
• 908.810 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

• 1043.585 miles
• 1679.487 kilometers
• 906.850 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Datong?

The time difference between Golmud and Datong is 2 hours. Datong is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Golmud to Datong generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E