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How far is Golmud from Ras Al Khaimah?

The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2404 miles / 3868 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2403.621 miles
  • 3868.253 kilometers
  • 2088.690 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
  • 2399.940 miles
  • 3862.328 kilometers
  • 2085.490 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Golmud Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Golmud generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ras Al Khaimah to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″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