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How far is Pleiku from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Pleiku (Pleiku Airport) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Pleiku (PXU) is 2406 miles / 3872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 36 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Pleiku Airport

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1746
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2810
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1517
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Distance from Golmud to Pleiku

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.915 miles
  • 2809.779 kilometers
  • 1517.159 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
  • 1750.293 miles
  • 2816.823 kilometers
  • 1520.963 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 Pleiku?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Pleiku Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pleiku Airport (PXU)

On average, flying from Golmud to Pleiku generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Pleiku

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Pleiku Airport (PXU).

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 Pleiku Airport
City: Pleiku
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: PXU
ICAO Code: VVPK
Coordinates: 14°0′16″N, 108°1′1″E