How far is Golmud from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6814 miles / 10966 kilometers / 5921 nautical miles.

Distance from Minneapolis to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6814.103 miles
• 10966.236 kilometers
• 5921.294 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

• 6798.459 miles
• 10941.060 kilometers
• 5907.700 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 Minneapolis to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Golmud Airport is 13 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Golmud?

The time difference between Minneapolis and Golmud is 12 hours. Golmud is 12 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Golmud generates about 829 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 829 kilograms equals 1 827 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City:	Minneapolis, MN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MSP
ICAO Code:	KMSP
Coordinates:	44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W

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