How far is Golmud from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 24 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 916.757 miles
- 1475.377 kilometers
- 796.640 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- 918.275 miles
- 1477.821 kilometers
- 797.959 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 Kunming to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Golmud?
The time difference between Kunming and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Kunming.
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Kunming to Golmud generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
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City: | Kunming |
Country: | China ![]() |
IATA Code: | KMG |
ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
Destination | Golmud Airport |
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City: | Golmud |
Country: | China ![]() |
IATA Code: | GOQ |
ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |