How far is Tashigang from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Tashigang (YON) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Yongphulla Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Tashigang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Tashigang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 658.648 miles
- 1059.991 kilometers
- 572.349 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- 660.220 miles
- 1062.521 kilometers
- 573.715 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 Tashigang?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Tashigang?
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)
On average, flying from Golmud to Tashigang generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Tashigang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Yongphulla Airport (YON).
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 | Yongphulla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tashigang |
| Country: | Bhutan  |
| IATA Code: | YON |
| ICAO Code: | VQTY |
| Coordinates: | 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E |