How far is Golmud from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7299 miles / 11747 kilometers / 6343 nautical miles.
Louisville International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7299.190 miles
- 11746.907 kilometers
- 6342.822 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- 7284.066 miles
- 11722.568 kilometers
- 6329.680 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 Louisville to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Golmud Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Louisville to Golmud generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Louisville to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |