How far is Shanghai from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers / 1359 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1836 miles / 2954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 22 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1563.816 miles
- 2516.719 kilometers
- 1358.919 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- 1560.833 miles
- 2511.918 kilometers
- 1356.327 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Shanghai?
The time difference between Golmud and Shanghai is 2 hours. Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Golmud to Shanghai generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |