How far is Xichang from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Xichang (XIC) is 1062 miles / 1709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 16 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 723.180 miles
• 1163.845 kilometers
• 628.426 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

• 723.920 miles
• 1165.037 kilometers
• 629.070 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Xichang?

The time difference between Golmud and Xichang is 2 hours. Xichang is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Golmud to Xichang generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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	Xichang Qingshan Airport
City:	Xichang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIC
ICAO Code:	ZUXC
Coordinates:	27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E