How far is Kangding from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 589 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Kangding (KGT) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 588.620 miles
• 947.292 kilometers
• 511.497 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

• 588.848 miles
• 947.659 kilometers
• 511.695 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Kangding?

The time difference between Golmud and Kangding is 2 hours. Kangding is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Golmud to Kangding generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

Airport information

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

Destination	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E