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How far is Surkhet from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Surkhet (Surkhet Airport) is 936 miles / 1507 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Surkhet (SKH) is 1711 miles / 2754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Surkhet Airport

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936
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1507
Kilometers
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814
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 16 min
CO2 emission
146 kg

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Distance from Golmud to Surkhet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 936.447 miles
  • 1507.066 kilometers
  • 813.751 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
  • 935.979 miles
  • 1506.312 kilometers
  • 813.344 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 Surkhet?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Surkhet Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Surkhet Airport (SKH)

On average, flying from Golmud to Surkhet generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 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 Surkhet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Surkhet Airport (SKH).

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 Surkhet Airport
City: Surkhet
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: SKH
ICAO Code: VNSK
Coordinates: 28°35′9″N, 81°38′9″E