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How far is Golmud from Linfen?

The distance between Linfen (Linfen Yaodu Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 940 miles / 1513 kilometers / 817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Linfen (LFQ) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1186 miles / 1909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 49 minutes.

Linfen Yaodu Airport – Golmud Airport

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940
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1513
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817
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Distance from Linfen to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 940.108 miles
  • 1512.957 kilometers
  • 816.931 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
  • 937.958 miles
  • 1509.497 kilometers
  • 815.063 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 Linfen to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Linfen Yaodu Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Linfen to Golmud generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Linfen to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Linfen Yaodu Airport
City: Linfen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LFQ
ICAO Code: ZBLF
Coordinates: 36°7′57″N, 111°38′28″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