How far is Golmud from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2427 miles / 3906 kilometers / 2109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Golmud (GOQ) is 3155 miles / 5077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 51 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2427.201 miles
- 3906.201 kilometers
- 2109.180 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- 2421.707 miles
- 3897.359 kilometers
- 2104.406 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 Tehran to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Golmud Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Tehran to Golmud generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |