How far is Golmud from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1874 miles / 3016 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 54 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1591.157 miles
- 2560.719 kilometers
- 1382.678 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- 1588.119 miles
- 2555.830 kilometers
- 1380.038 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 Shanghai to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Golmud?
The time difference between Shanghai and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Golmud generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |