How far is Golmud from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Putao to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 643.888 miles
• 1036.238 kilometers
• 559.524 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

• 645.506 miles
• 1038.841 kilometers
• 560.930 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 Putao to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Putao and Golmud?

The time difference between Putao and Golmud is 30 minutes. Golmud is 30 minutes behind Putao.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Putao to Golmud generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E

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