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How far is Kunming from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Kunming (KMG) is 1344 miles / 2163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Kunming Changshui International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Kunming

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 916.757 miles
  • 1475.377 kilometers
  • 796.640 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
  • 918.275 miles
  • 1477.821 kilometers
  • 797.959 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 Kunming?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

On average, flying from Golmud to Kunming generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Kunming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

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 Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E