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How far is Golmud from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1414 miles / 2275 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1679 miles / 2702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 40 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Golmud Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1413.741 miles
  • 2275.195 kilometers
  • 1228.507 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
  • 1411.014 miles
  • 2270.807 kilometers
  • 1226.138 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 Nanjing to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Golmud generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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