How far is Golmud from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2134 miles / 3434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 38 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1353.853 miles
- 2178.815 kilometers
- 1176.466 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- 1357.653 miles
- 2184.931 kilometers
- 1179.768 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 Vientiane to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Golmud?
The time difference between Vientiane and Golmud is 1 hour. Golmud is 1 hour behind Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Golmud generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |