How far is Gilgit from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers / 992 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Gilgit (GIL) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 41 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Gilgit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1141.883 miles
• 1837.683 kilometers
• 992.269 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

• 1139.281 miles
• 1833.496 kilometers
• 990.008 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 Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Gilgit Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Gilgit?

The time difference between Golmud and Gilgit is 1 hour. Gilgit is 1 hour behind Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Golmud to Gilgit generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

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	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E