How far is Golmud from Xichang?

The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 723 miles / 1164 kilometers / 628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1061 miles / 1707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Xichang to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 723.180 miles
• 1163.845 kilometers
• 628.426 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

• 723.920 miles
• 1165.037 kilometers
• 629.070 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 Xichang to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Xichang and Golmud?

The time difference between Xichang and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Xichang.

Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Xichang to Golmud generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xichang to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Xichang Qingshan Airport
City:	Xichang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	XIC
ICAO Code:	ZUXC
Coordinates:	27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E