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How far is Golmud from Pathankot?

The distance between Pathankot (Pathankot Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1130 miles / 1819 kilometers / 982 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pathankot (IXP) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2270 miles / 3654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 34 minutes.

Pathankot Airport – Golmud Airport

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1130
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1819
Kilometers
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982
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 38 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Pathankot to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1130.195 miles
  • 1818.873 kilometers
  • 982.113 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
  • 1128.066 miles
  • 1815.447 kilometers
  • 980.263 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 Pathankot to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Pathankot Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pathankot Airport (IXP) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Pathankot to Golmud generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pathankot to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pathankot Airport (IXP) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Pathankot Airport
City: Pathankot
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXP
ICAO Code: VIPK
Coordinates: 32°14′0″N, 75°38′3″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