How far is Golmud from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6097 miles / 9812 kilometers / 5298 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Golmud Airport
Search flights
Distance from Vancouver to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6096.668 miles
- 9811.636 kilometers
- 5297.859 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- 6081.718 miles
- 9787.576 kilometers
- 5284.868 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 Vancouver to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Golmud Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Golmud?
The time difference between Vancouver and Golmud is 14 hours. Golmud is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Golmud generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |