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How far is Golmud from Shiyan?

The distance between Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 955 miles / 1538 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiyan (WDS) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 59 minutes.

Shiyan Wudangshan Airport – Golmud Airport

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955
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1538
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830
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Distance from Shiyan to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 955.445 miles
  • 1537.640 kilometers
  • 830.259 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
  • 953.683 miles
  • 1534.804 kilometers
  • 828.728 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 Shiyan to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Shiyan Wudangshan Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Shiyan to Golmud generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiyan to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
City: Shiyan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WDS
ICAO Code: ZHSY
Coordinates: 32°35′30″N, 110°54′28″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