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How far is Golmud from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2342 miles / 3769 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Golmud (GOQ) is 4738 miles / 7625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 13 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2342.190 miles
  • 3769.389 kilometers
  • 2035.307 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
  • 2339.289 miles
  • 3764.721 kilometers
  • 2032.787 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 Muscat to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Muscat to Golmud generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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