How far is Golmud from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7187 miles / 11566 kilometers / 6245 nautical miles.
Kansas City International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7186.941 miles
- 11566.260 kilometers
- 6245.281 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- 7171.708 miles
- 11541.745 kilometers
- 6232.044 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 Kansas City to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Golmud generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kansas City to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |