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How far is Golmud from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 743 miles / 1196 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1156 miles / 1860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 31 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Golmud Airport

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743
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1196
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646
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Distance from Lijiang to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 742.863 miles
  • 1195.521 kilometers
  • 645.530 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
  • 744.297 miles
  • 1197.831 kilometers
  • 646.777 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 Lijiang to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Golmud generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″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