How far is Rukumkot from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 1706 miles / 2746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 908.234 miles
• 1461.661 kilometers
• 789.234 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

• 907.853 miles
• 1461.048 kilometers
• 788.903 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Rukumkot?

The time difference between Golmud and Rukumkot is 15 minutes. Rukumkot is 15 minutes behind Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Golmud to Rukumkot generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Rukumkot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK).

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	Chaurjahari Airport
City:	Rukumkot
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	RUK
ICAO Code:	VNRK
Coordinates:	28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E