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How far is Golmud from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 15 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Golmud Airport

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1669
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901
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Distance from Yichang to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1037.372 miles
  • 1669.489 kilometers
  • 901.452 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
  • 1035.858 miles
  • 1667.052 kilometers
  • 900.136 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 Yichang to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Yichang to Golmud generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yichang to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″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