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How far is Xiahe from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) is 456 miles / 733 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Xiahe (GXH) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Gannan Xiahe Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Xiahe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 455.690 miles
  • 733.362 kilometers
  • 395.984 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
  • 454.781 miles
  • 731.900 kilometers
  • 395.194 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 Xiahe?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)

On average, flying from Golmud to Xiahe generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Xiahe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).

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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E