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How far is Golmud from Mae Sot?

The distance between Mae Sot (Mae Sot Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2198 miles / 3538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 40 minutes.

Mae Sot Airport – Golmud Airport

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2214
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1196
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Distance from Mae Sot to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1375.872 miles
  • 2214.252 kilometers
  • 1195.600 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
  • 1380.534 miles
  • 2221.754 kilometers
  • 1199.651 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 Mae Sot to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Mae Sot Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Mae Sot to Golmud generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mae Sot to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Mae Sot Airport
City: Mae Sot
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: MAQ
ICAO Code: VTPM
Coordinates: 16°41′59″N, 98°32′42″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