How far is Golmud from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 589 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Golmud (GOQ) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 21 minutes.

Distance from Kangding to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 588.620 miles
• 947.292 kilometers
• 511.497 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

• 588.848 miles
• 947.659 kilometers
• 511.695 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 Kangding to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kangding and Golmud?

The time difference between Kangding and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Kangding.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Kangding to Golmud generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin	Kangding Airport
City:	Kangding
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KGT
ICAO Code:	ZUKD
Coordinates:	30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E

Destination	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E