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How far is Golmud from Jiayuguan?

The distance between Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 11 minutes.

Jiayuguan Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Jiayuguan to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 307.098 miles
  • 494.226 kilometers
  • 266.861 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
  • 307.134 miles
  • 494.284 kilometers
  • 266.892 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 Jiayuguan to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Jiayuguan to Golmud generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiayuguan to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Jiayuguan Airport
City: Jiayuguan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JGN
ICAO Code: ZLJQ
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N, 98°20′29″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