How far is Golmud from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3495 miles / 5625 kilometers / 3037 nautical miles.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3494.969 miles
- 5624.608 kilometers
- 3037.045 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- 3486.642 miles
- 5611.206 kilometers
- 3029.809 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 Istanbul to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Golmud Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Golmud?
The time difference between Istanbul and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Golmud generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 869 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |