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How far is Golmud from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 42 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.683 miles
  • 2289.586 kilometers
  • 1236.278 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
  • 1422.755 miles
  • 2289.703 kilometers
  • 1236.341 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 Guangzhou to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Golmud generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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