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How far is Xilinhot from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Xilinhot (Xilinhot Airport) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Xilinhot (XIL) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 18 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Xilinhot Airport

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1230
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1980
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1069
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Distance from Golmud to Xilinhot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1230.498 miles
  • 1980.294 kilometers
  • 1069.273 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
  • 1228.272 miles
  • 1976.713 kilometers
  • 1067.340 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 Xilinhot?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Xilinhot Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xilinhot Airport (XIL)

On average, flying from Golmud to Xilinhot generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Xilinhot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Xilinhot Airport (XIL).

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 Xilinhot Airport
City: Xilinhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIL
ICAO Code: ZBXH
Coordinates: 43°54′56″N, 115°57′50″E