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How far is Golmud from Hangzhou?

The distance between Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1539 miles / 2476 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hangzhou (HGH) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 38 minutes.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Hangzhou to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1538.538 miles
  • 2476.036 kilometers
  • 1336.953 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
  • 1535.820 miles
  • 2471.662 kilometers
  • 1334.591 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 Hangzhou to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Hangzhou to Golmud generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hangzhou to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E
Destination Golmud Airport
City: Golmud
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GOQ
ICAO Code: ZLGM
Coordinates: 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E