How far is Shache from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shache (Shache Airport) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shache (QSZ) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Shache

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 982.229 miles
• 1580.745 kilometers
• 853.534 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

• 979.996 miles
• 1577.150 kilometers
• 851.593 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 Shache?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shache Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Shache?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shache Airport (QSZ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shache generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Shache

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shache Airport (QSZ).

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	Shache Airport
City:	Shache
Country:	China
IATA Code:	QSZ
ICAO Code:	ZWSC
Coordinates:	38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″E