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How far is Golmud from Guilin?

The distance between Guilin (Guilin Liangjiang International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1187 miles / 1911 kilometers / 1032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guilin (KWL) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 32 minutes.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport – Golmud Airport

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1187
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1911
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1032
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Distance from Guilin to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1187.155 miles
  • 1910.542 kilometers
  • 1031.610 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
  • 1187.264 miles
  • 1910.715 kilometers
  • 1031.704 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 Guilin to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Guilin to Golmud generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guilin to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
City: Guilin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KWL
ICAO Code: ZGKL
Coordinates: 25°13′5″N, 110°2′20″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