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How far is Golmud from Guiyang?

The distance between Guiyang (Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guiyang (KWE) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1243 miles / 2001 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.

Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport – Golmud Airport

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981
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1578
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852
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Distance from Guiyang to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 980.766 miles
  • 1578.391 kilometers
  • 852.263 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
  • 981.077 miles
  • 1578.891 kilometers
  • 852.533 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 Guiyang to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Guiyang to Golmud generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guiyang to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport
City: Guiyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KWE
ICAO Code: ZUGY
Coordinates: 26°32′18″N, 106°48′3″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