How far is Golmud from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 5598 miles / 9009 kilometers / 4864 nautical miles.

Distance from Lusaka to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5597.651 miles
• 9008.546 kilometers
• 4864.226 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

• 5603.528 miles
• 9018.004 kilometers
• 4869.332 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 Lusaka to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Golmud Airport is 11 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Golmud?

The time difference between Lusaka and Golmud is 4 hours. Golmud is 4 hours ahead of Lusaka.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Golmud generates about 663 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 663 kilograms equals 1 461 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City:	Lusaka
Country:	Zambia
IATA Code:	LUN
ICAO Code:	FLLK
Coordinates:	15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E

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