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How far is Wanxian from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Wanxian (WXN) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 25 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport

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873
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1405
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758
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Distance from Golmud to Wanxian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.812 miles
  • 1404.654 kilometers
  • 758.453 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
  • 871.729 miles
  • 1402.911 kilometers
  • 757.511 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 Wanxian?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)

On average, flying from Golmud to Wanxian generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 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 Wanxian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).

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 Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E