How far is Golmud from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Golmud (GOQ) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 1 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 798.773 miles
- 1285.501 kilometers
- 694.115 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- 797.085 miles
- 1282.783 kilometers
- 692.648 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 Xi'an to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Golmud?
The time difference between Xi'an and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Xi'an.
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Golmud generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |
Airlines flying from Xi'an (XIY) to Golmud (GOQ)
| China Eastern Airlines |