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How far is Golmud from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 425 miles / 683 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Golmud (GOQ) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 45 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Golmud Airport

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425
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Distance from Bangda to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 424.655 miles
  • 683.416 kilometers
  • 369.015 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
  • 425.537 miles
  • 684.835 kilometers
  • 369.781 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 Bangda to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bangda and Golmud?

There is no time difference between Bangda and Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Bangda to Golmud generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″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