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How far is Chengdu from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Chengdu (CTU) is 836 miles / 1345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 663.409 miles
  • 1067.654 kilometers
  • 576.487 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
  • 663.128 miles
  • 1067.202 kilometers
  • 576.243 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Golmud to Chengdu generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 266 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 Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E