How far is Golmud from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2271 miles / 3654 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Osaka (KIX) to Golmud (GOQ) is 3065 miles / 4933 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Osaka to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2270.663 miles
• 3654.279 kilometers
• 1973.153 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

• 2265.614 miles
• 3646.153 kilometers
• 1968.765 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 Osaka to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Golmud?

The time difference between Osaka and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours behind Osaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Osaka to Golmud generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Osaka to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Kansai International Airport
City:	Osaka
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	KIX
ICAO Code:	RJBB
Coordinates:	34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E