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How far is Loikaw from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Loikaw (Loikaw Airport) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Loikaw (LIW) is 1888 miles / 3038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 28 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Loikaw Airport

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1160
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1867
Kilometers
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1008
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 41 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Golmud to Loikaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1160.045 miles
  • 1866.911 kilometers
  • 1008.051 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
  • 1163.825 miles
  • 1872.995 kilometers
  • 1011.336 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 Loikaw?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Loikaw Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Loikaw Airport (LIW)

On average, flying from Golmud to Loikaw generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Loikaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Loikaw Airport (LIW).

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 Loikaw Airport
City: Loikaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: LIW
ICAO Code: VYLK
Coordinates: 19°41′29″N, 97°12′53″E