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How far is Shanghai from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1867 miles / 3004 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.157 miles
  • 2560.719 kilometers
  • 1382.678 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
  • 1588.119 miles
  • 2555.830 kilometers
  • 1380.038 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shanghai generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E