How far is Golmud from Ulaanbaatar?
The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 991 miles / 1594 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 58 minutes.
Chinggis Khaan International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ulaanbaatar to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 990.512 miles
- 1594.075 kilometers
- 860.732 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- 990.179 miles
- 1593.538 kilometers
- 860.442 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 Ulaanbaatar to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Golmud?
The time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Ulaanbaatar.
Flight carbon footprint between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Golmud generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ulaanbaatar to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Chinggis Khaan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | UBN |
| ICAO Code: | ZMCK |
| Coordinates: | 47°38′48″N, 106°49′11″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |