How far is Lanzhou from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 492 miles / 792 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 620 miles / 998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 33 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Lanzhou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Lanzhou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 491.934 miles
- 791.692 kilometers
- 427.479 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- 490.804 miles
- 789.872 kilometers
- 426.497 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 Lanzhou?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Lanzhou?
The time difference between Golmud and Lanzhou is 2 hours. Lanzhou is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)
On average, flying from Golmud to Lanzhou generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 215 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 Lanzhou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
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 | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |