How far is Chengdu from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers / 606 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Chengdu (TFU) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 52 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 697.821 miles
- 1123.035 kilometers
- 606.390 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- 697.520 miles
- 1122.550 kilometers
- 606.129 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Chengdu?
The time difference between Golmud and Chengdu is 2 hours. Chengdu is 2 hours ahead of Golmud.
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Golmud to Chengdu generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |