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How far is Golmud from Tampa, FL?

The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7999 miles / 12873 kilometers / 6951 nautical miles.

Tampa International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Tampa to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7998.737 miles
  • 12872.720 kilometers
  • 6950.713 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
  • 7985.436 miles
  • 12851.313 kilometers
  • 6939.154 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 Tampa to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Golmud Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Tampa to Golmud generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tampa to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Tampa International Airport
City: Tampa, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TPA
ICAO Code: KTPA
Coordinates: 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W
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