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How far is Nanjing from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1414 miles / 2275 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Nanjing (NKG) is 1678 miles / 2701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1413.741 miles
  • 2275.195 kilometers
  • 1228.507 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
  • 1411.014 miles
  • 2270.807 kilometers
  • 1226.138 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Golmud to Nanjing generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E