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How far is Nyaung U from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Nyaung U (Nyaung U Airport) is 1048 miles / 1687 kilometers / 911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Nyaung U (NYU) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 35 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Nyaung U Airport

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1048
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1687
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911
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 29 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Golmud to Nyaung U

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1048.364 miles
  • 1687.179 kilometers
  • 911.004 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
  • 1051.762 miles
  • 1692.647 kilometers
  • 913.956 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 Nyaung U?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Nyaung U Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU)

On average, flying from Golmud to Nyaung U generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Nyaung U

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU).

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 Nyaung U Airport
City: Nyaung U
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: NYU
ICAO Code: VYBG
Coordinates: 21°10′43″N, 94°55′48″E