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How far is Golmud from Pakse?

The distance between Pakse (Pakse International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1614 miles / 2597 kilometers / 1402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pakse (PKZ) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2311 miles / 3719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 7 minutes.

Pakse International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Pakse to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1613.710 miles
  • 2597.015 kilometers
  • 1402.276 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
  • 1618.041 miles
  • 2603.984 kilometers
  • 1406.039 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 Pakse to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Pakse International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pakse International Airport (PKZ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Pakse to Golmud generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pakse to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Pakse International Airport
City: Pakse
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: PKZ
ICAO Code: VLPS
Coordinates: 15°7′55″N, 105°46′51″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