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How far is Golmud from Helsinki?

The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3409 miles / 5486 kilometers / 2962 nautical miles.

Helsinki Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Helsinki to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3409.004 miles
  • 5486.260 kilometers
  • 2962.343 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
  • 3401.399 miles
  • 5474.021 kilometers
  • 2955.735 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 Helsinki to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Golmud Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Helsinki to Golmud generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Helsinki to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E
Destination Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E