How far is Golmud from Ulaanbaatar?
The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (ULN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1411 miles / 2271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 29 minutes.
Buyant-Ukhaa 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)- 998.850 miles
- 1607.493 kilometers
- 867.977 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- 998.542 miles
- 1606.998 kilometers
- 867.709 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 23 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Golmud generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | ULN |
| ICAO Code: | ZMUB |
| Coordinates: | 47°50′35″N, 106°46′1″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |