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How far is Sanya from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 1532 miles / 2466 kilometers / 1332 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Sanya (SYX) is 2052 miles / 3302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 21 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1532.439 miles
  • 2466.221 kilometers
  • 1331.653 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
  • 1534.975 miles
  • 2470.303 kilometers
  • 1333.857 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Golmud to Sanya generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 400 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 Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E