How far is Orchid Island from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1885 miles / 3034 kilometers / 1638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 2528 miles / 4068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 48 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1885.180 miles
- 3033.904 kilometers
- 1638.177 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- 1884.225 miles
- 3032.366 kilometers
- 1637.347 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Golmud to Orchid Island generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
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 | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |