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How far is Zaysan from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Zaysan (Zaysan Airport) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Zaysan (SZI) is 1338 miles / 2153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Zaysan Airport

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918
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1477
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798
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Distance from Golmud to Zaysan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 917.912 miles
  • 1477.236 kilometers
  • 797.644 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
  • 917.887 miles
  • 1477.196 kilometers
  • 797.622 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 Zaysan?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Zaysan Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Zaysan Airport (SZI)

On average, flying from Golmud to Zaysan generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Zaysan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Zaysan Airport (SZI).

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 Zaysan Airport
City: Zaysan
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SZI
ICAO Code: UASZ
Coordinates: 47°29′14″N, 84°53′15″E