How far is Golmud from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 492 miles / 792 kilometers / 427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Golmud (GOQ) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 30 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 491.934 miles
- 791.692 kilometers
- 427.479 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- 490.804 miles
- 789.872 kilometers
- 426.497 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 Lanzhou to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Golmud?
The time difference between Lanzhou and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Lanzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Golmud generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |