How far is Shiquanhe from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) is 893 miles / 1437 kilometers / 776 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) is 1306 miles / 2101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 28 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Shiquanhe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 892.704 miles
• 1436.668 kilometers
• 775.738 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

• 891.214 miles
• 1434.269 kilometers
• 774.443 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 Shiquanhe?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Ngari Gunsa Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Shiquanhe?

The time difference between Golmud and Shiquanhe is 2 hours. Shiquanhe is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shiquanhe generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Shiquanhe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ).

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	Ngari Gunsa Airport
City:	Shiquanhe
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NGQ
ICAO Code:	ZUAL
Coordinates:	32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″E