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How far is Simara from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 858 miles / 1381 kilometers / 746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Simara (SIF) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 28 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Simara Airport

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858
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1381
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746
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Distance from Golmud to Simara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 858.314 miles
  • 1381.323 kilometers
  • 745.855 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
  • 858.852 miles
  • 1382.189 kilometers
  • 746.322 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 Simara?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Simara Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Simara Airport (SIF)

On average, flying from Golmud to Simara generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Simara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Simara Airport (SIF).

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 Simara Airport
City: Simara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SIF
ICAO Code: VNSI
Coordinates: 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E