How far is Golmud from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6105 miles / 9825 kilometers / 5305 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6105.005 miles
- 9825.053 kilometers
- 5305.104 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- 6114.584 miles
- 9840.469 kilometers
- 5313.428 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 Johannesburg to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Golmud Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Golmud generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |