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How far is Meixian from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 1516 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Meixian (MXZ) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 55 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Meixian Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Meixian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.783 miles
  • 2439.417 kilometers
  • 1317.180 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
  • 1515.065 miles
  • 2438.261 kilometers
  • 1316.555 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 Meixian?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Meixian Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)

On average, flying from Golmud to Meixian generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Meixian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Meixian Airport (MXZ).

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 Meixian Airport
City: Meixian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MXZ
ICAO Code: ZGMX
Coordinates: 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E