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How far is Jomsom from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Jomsom (Jomsom Airport) is 831 miles / 1337 kilometers / 722 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Jomsom (JMO) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 32 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Jomsom Airport

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831
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1337
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722
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Distance from Golmud to Jomsom

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 830.958 miles
  • 1337.297 kilometers
  • 722.083 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
  • 830.808 miles
  • 1337.055 kilometers
  • 721.952 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 Jomsom?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Jomsom Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Jomsom Airport (JMO)

On average, flying from Golmud to Jomsom generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Jomsom

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Jomsom Airport (JMO).

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 Jomsom Airport
City: Jomsom
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JMO
ICAO Code: VNJS
Coordinates: 28°46′49″N, 83°43′22″E