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How far is Yichang from Golmud?

The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Yichang (YIH) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 4 minutes.

Golmud Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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1669
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Distance from Golmud to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1037.372 miles
  • 1669.489 kilometers
  • 901.452 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
  • 1035.858 miles
  • 1667.052 kilometers
  • 900.136 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Golmud to Yichang 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 Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E