How far is Putao from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Putao (PBU) is 1735 miles / 2793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 43 minutes.

Distance from Golmud to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 643.888 miles
• 1036.238 kilometers
• 559.524 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

• 645.506 miles
• 1038.841 kilometers
• 560.930 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Golmud and Putao?

The time difference between Golmud and Putao is 30 minutes. Putao is 30 minutes ahead of Golmud.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Golmud to Putao generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Putao Airport (PBU).

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	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E