How far is Golmud from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1046 miles / 1683 kilometers / 909 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1320 miles / 2124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Datong to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1045.840 miles
• 1683.116 kilometers
• 908.810 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

• 1043.585 miles
• 1679.487 kilometers
• 906.850 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 Datong to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Datong and Golmud?

The time difference between Datong and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Datong.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Datong to Golmud generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Datong to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E