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How far is Golmud from Burqin?

The distance between Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 907 miles / 1460 kilometers / 788 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burqin (KJI) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1294 miles / 2082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 40 minutes.

Burqin Kanas Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Burqin to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 907.173 miles
  • 1459.953 kilometers
  • 788.312 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
  • 907.481 miles
  • 1460.449 kilometers
  • 788.579 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 Burqin to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Burqin Kanas Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Burqin to Golmud generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burqin to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Burqin Kanas Airport
City: Burqin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KJI
ICAO Code: ZWKN
Coordinates: 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″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