How far is Simikot from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Simikot (Simikot Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Simikot (IMK) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 47 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Simikot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 871.131 miles
• 1401.949 kilometers
• 756.992 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

• 870.347 miles
• 1400.688 kilometers
• 756.311 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 Simikot?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Simikot Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Simikot?

The time difference between Golmud and Simikot is 15 minutes. Simikot is 15 minutes behind Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Simikot Airport (IMK)

On average, flying from Golmud to Simikot generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Simikot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Simikot Airport (IMK).

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	Simikot Airport
City:	Simikot
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	IMK
ICAO Code:	VNST
Coordinates:	29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E