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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 1441 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 2177 miles / 3504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 36 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.624 miles
  • 2318.460 kilometers
  • 1251.868 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
  • 1444.474 miles
  • 2324.655 kilometers
  • 1255.213 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 Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Golmud to Sakon Nakhon generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 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 Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E