How far is Golmud from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1209 miles / 1946 kilometers / 1051 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1509 miles / 2429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 36 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1209.394 miles
- 1946.331 kilometers
- 1050.935 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- 1206.714 miles
- 1942.019 kilometers
- 1048.606 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 Beijing to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Golmud?
The time difference between Beijing and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Beijing to Golmud generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |