How far is Golmud from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 2963 miles / 4769 kilometers / 2575 nautical miles.
Vnukovo International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Moscow to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moscow to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2963.141 miles
- 4768.713 kilometers
- 2574.899 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- 2956.718 miles
- 4758.377 kilometers
- 2569.318 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 Moscow to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Golmud Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Moscow and Golmud?
The time difference between Moscow and Golmud is 3 hours. Golmud is 3 hours ahead of Moscow.
Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Moscow to Golmud generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Moscow to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Vnukovo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | VKO |
| ICAO Code: | UUWW |
| Coordinates: | 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |