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How far is Golmud from Rach Gia?

The distance between Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1932 miles / 3109 kilometers / 1679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rach Gia (VKG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 30 minutes.

Rach Gia Airport – Golmud Airport

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1932
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3109
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1679
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Distance from Rach Gia to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1932.088 miles
  • 3109.394 kilometers
  • 1678.939 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
  • 1938.462 miles
  • 3119.652 kilometers
  • 1684.477 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 Rach Gia to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Rach Gia Airport to Golmud Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Rach Gia to Golmud generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rach Gia to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Rach Gia Airport
City: Rach Gia
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VKG
ICAO Code: VVRG
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 105°7′56″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