How far is Golmud from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers / 606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Golmud (GOQ) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 52 minutes.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 697.821 miles
- 1123.035 kilometers
- 606.390 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- 697.520 miles
- 1122.550 kilometers
- 606.129 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 Chengdu to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Golmud?
The time difference between Chengdu and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Chengdu.
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Golmud generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |