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How far is Golmud from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1503 miles / 2418 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Golmud Airport

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1306
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Distance from Hong Kong to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1502.677 miles
  • 2418.324 kilometers
  • 1305.791 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
  • 1502.981 miles
  • 2418.813 kilometers
  • 1306.055 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 Hong Kong to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Golmud generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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