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How far is Ulanqab from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Ulanqab (Ulanqab Jining Airport) is 1039 miles / 1673 kilometers / 903 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Ulanqab (UCB) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 48 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Ulanqab Jining Airport

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1673
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903
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Distance from Golmud to Ulanqab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1039.492 miles
  • 1672.900 kilometers
  • 903.294 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
  • 1037.387 miles
  • 1669.512 kilometers
  • 901.465 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 Ulanqab?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Ulanqab Jining Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Ulanqab Jining Airport (UCB)

On average, flying from Golmud to Ulanqab generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Ulanqab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Ulanqab Jining Airport (UCB).

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 Ulanqab Jining Airport
City: Ulanqab
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: UCB
ICAO Code: ZBUC
Coordinates: 41°7′46″N, 113°6′29″E