How far is Wakkanai from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers / 2173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Wakkanai (WKJ) is 4116 miles / 6624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Wakkanai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2500.888 miles
• 4024.789 kilometers
• 2173.212 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

• 2495.115 miles
• 4015.499 kilometers
• 2168.196 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 Wakkanai?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Wakkanai Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Wakkanai?

The time difference between Golmud and Wakkanai is 3 hours. Wakkanai is 3 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Wakkanai generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Wakkanai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wakkanai Airport (WKJ).

Airport information

Origin	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E

Destination	Wakkanai Airport
City:	Wakkanai
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	WKJ
ICAO Code:	RJCW
Coordinates:	45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E