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How far is Golmud from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6263 miles / 10080 kilometers / 5442 nautical miles.

Gander International Airport – Golmud Airport

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6263
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10080
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5442
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Flight time duration
12 h 21 min
Time Difference
9 h 30 min
CO2 emission
752 kg

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Distance from Gander to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6263.111 miles
  • 10079.501 kilometers
  • 5442.495 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
  • 6247.869 miles
  • 10054.971 kilometers
  • 5429.250 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 Gander to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Golmud Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Gander to Golmud generates about 752 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 752 kilograms equals 1 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gander to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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