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How far is Altay from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 855 miles / 1376 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Altay (AAT) is 1224 miles / 1970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 44 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Altay Airport

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855
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1376
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743
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Distance from Golmud to Altay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.916 miles
  • 1375.854 kilometers
  • 742.902 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
  • 855.333 miles
  • 1376.526 kilometers
  • 743.264 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 Golmud to Altay?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Altay Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Altay?

There is no time difference between Golmud and Altay.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Altay Airport (AAT)

On average, flying from Golmud to Altay generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Altay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Altay Airport (AAT).

Airport information

Origin Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E
Destination Altay Airport
City: Altay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AAT
ICAO Code: ZWAT
Coordinates: 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E