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How far is Golmud from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6327 miles / 10182 kilometers / 5498 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Golmud Airport

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6327
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10182
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5498
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Distance from Portland to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6327.076 miles
  • 10182.442 kilometers
  • 5498.079 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
  • 6312.058 miles
  • 10158.272 kilometers
  • 5485.028 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 Portland to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Golmud Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Portland to Golmud generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W
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