How far is Golmud from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers / 2571 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2958.091 miles
• 4760.586 kilometers
• 2570.511 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

• 2951.720 miles
• 4750.333 kilometers
• 2564.975 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 Moscow to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Sheremetyevo International Airport to Golmud Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Golmud?

The time difference between Moscow and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours ahead of Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Moscow to Golmud generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 726 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin	Sheremetyevo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	SVO
ICAO Code:	UUEE
Coordinates:	55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E

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