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How far is Golmud from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6025 miles / 9696 kilometers / 5235 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6024.855 miles
  • 9696.065 kilometers
  • 5235.456 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
  • 6009.736 miles
  • 9671.732 kilometers
  • 5222.318 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 Edmonton to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Golmud Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Golmud generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
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