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How far is Shaoyang from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shaoyang (WGN) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 40 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.647 miles
  • 1838.912 kilometers
  • 992.933 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
  • 1142.187 miles
  • 1838.172 kilometers
  • 992.534 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shaoyang generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E