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How far is Golmud from Xilinhot?

The distance between Xilinhot (Xilinhot Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xilinhot (XIL) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 16 minutes.

Xilinhot Airport – Golmud Airport

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1230
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1980
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1069
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Distance from Xilinhot to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1230.498 miles
  • 1980.294 kilometers
  • 1069.273 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
  • 1228.272 miles
  • 1976.713 kilometers
  • 1067.340 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 Xilinhot to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Xilinhot Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xilinhot Airport (XIL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Xilinhot to Golmud generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xilinhot to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xilinhot Airport (XIL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Xilinhot Airport
City: Xilinhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIL
ICAO Code: ZBXH
Coordinates: 43°54′56″N, 115°57′50″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