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How far is Xieng Khouang from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Xieng Khouang (Xieng Khouang Airport) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers / 1106 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) is 2094 miles / 3370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 43 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Xieng Khouang Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Xieng Khouang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1273.194 miles
  • 2049.007 kilometers
  • 1106.375 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
  • 1276.414 miles
  • 2054.189 kilometers
  • 1109.174 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 Xieng Khouang?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)

On average, flying from Golmud to Xieng Khouang generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Xieng Khouang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH).

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 Xieng Khouang Airport
City: Xieng Khouang
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: XKH
ICAO Code: VLXK
Coordinates: 19°27′0″N, 103°9′28″E