How far is Shakhtersk from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shakhtersk (Shakhtyorsk Airport) is 2514 miles / 4045 kilometers / 2184 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shakhtersk (EKS) is 3520 miles / 5665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Shakhtersk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2513.741 miles
• 4045.475 kilometers
• 2184.382 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

• 2508.204 miles
• 4036.563 kilometers
• 2179.570 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 Shakhtersk?

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

What is the time difference between Golmud and Shakhtersk?

The time difference between Golmud and Shakhtersk is 5 hours. Shakhtersk is 5 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shakhtersk generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 Shakhtersk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS).

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	Shakhtyorsk Airport
City:	Shakhtersk
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	EKS
ICAO Code:	UHSK
Coordinates:	49°11′25″N, 142°4′58″E