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How far is Golmud from Qingdao?

The distance between Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1423 miles / 2291 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qingdao (TAO) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 17 minutes.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Qingdao to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1423.322 miles
  • 2290.614 kilometers
  • 1236.833 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
  • 1420.060 miles
  • 2285.365 kilometers
  • 1233.998 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 Qingdao to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Qingdao to Golmud generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qingdao to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″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