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How far is Golmud from Srinagar?

The distance between Srinagar (Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1143 miles / 1839 kilometers / 993 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Srinagar (SXR) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2463 miles / 3964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 43 minutes.

Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport – Golmud Airport

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1143
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1839
Kilometers
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993
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Flight time duration
2 h 39 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Srinagar to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1142.512 miles
  • 1838.694 kilometers
  • 992.815 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
  • 1140.074 miles
  • 1834.772 kilometers
  • 990.698 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 Srinagar to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Srinagar to Golmud generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Srinagar to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport
City: Srinagar
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: SXR
ICAO Code: VISR
Coordinates: 33°59′13″N, 74°46′27″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