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How far is Taplejung from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 750 miles / 1206 kilometers / 651 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 16 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Taplejung Airport

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750
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1206
Kilometers
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651
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 55 min
CO2 emission
130 kg

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Distance from Golmud to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 749.506 miles
  • 1206.213 kilometers
  • 651.303 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
  • 750.482 miles
  • 1207.784 kilometers
  • 652.151 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Taplejung Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Taplejung generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Taplejung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ).

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E