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How far is Golmud from Aksu?

The distance between Aksu (Aksu Onsu Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 850 miles / 1367 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aksu (AKU) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1040 miles / 1673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 58 minutes.

Aksu Onsu Airport – Golmud Airport

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850
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Distance from Aksu to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 849.524 miles
  • 1367.177 kilometers
  • 738.216 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
  • 847.999 miles
  • 1364.722 kilometers
  • 736.891 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 Aksu to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Aksu Onsu Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aksu and Golmud?

There is no time difference between Aksu and Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Aksu to Golmud generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aksu to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Aksu Onsu Airport
City: Aksu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKU
ICAO Code: ZWAK
Coordinates: 41°15′45″N, 80°17′30″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