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How far is Shantou from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 1587 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shantou (SWA) is 2047 miles / 3295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 15 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Golmud to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1586.590 miles
  • 2553.369 kilometers
  • 1378.709 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
  • 1586.034 miles
  • 2552.475 kilometers
  • 1378.226 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 Shantou?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Golmud to Shantou generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E