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How far is Pyongyang from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 1693 miles / 2724 kilometers / 1471 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 2131 miles / 3430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 11 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1692.757 miles
  • 2724.228 kilometers
  • 1470.965 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
  • 1688.832 miles
  • 2717.911 kilometers
  • 1467.555 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Pyongyang generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 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 Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E