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How far is Golmud from Damascus?

The distance between Damascus (Damascus International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 3265 miles / 5254 kilometers / 2837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Damascus (DAM) to Golmud (GOQ) is 4270 miles / 6872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 14 minutes.

Damascus International Airport – Golmud Airport

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3265
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5254
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2837
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Distance from Damascus to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3264.736 miles
  • 5254.083 kilometers
  • 2836.978 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
  • 3257.587 miles
  • 5242.578 kilometers
  • 2830.765 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 Damascus to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Damascus International Airport to Golmud Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Damascus to Golmud generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Damascus to Golmud

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

Airport information

Origin Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′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