How far is Kabul from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Kabul (KBL) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1443.376 miles
• 2322.889 kilometers
• 1254.260 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

• 1440.186 miles
• 2317.755 kilometers
• 1251.487 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 Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Kabul International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Kabul?

The time difference between Golmud and Kabul is 1 hour 30 minutes. Kabul is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Golmud to Kabul generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Kabul

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

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	Kabul International Airport
City:	Kabul
Country:	Afghanistan
IATA Code:	KBL
ICAO Code:	OAKB
Coordinates:	34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E