How far is Golmud from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7034 miles / 11320 kilometers / 6113 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7034.160 miles
• 11320.383 kilometers
• 6112.518 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

• 7018.662 miles
• 11295.442 kilometers
• 6099.051 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 Chicago to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Golmud Airport is 13 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Golmud?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Chicago to Golmud generates about 860 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 860 kilograms equals 1 895 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

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