How far is Golmud from Shantou?
The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1587 miles / 2553 kilometers / 1379 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Golmud (GOQ) is 2037 miles / 3279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 5 minutes.
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Shantou to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shantou to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1586.590 miles
- 2553.369 kilometers
- 1378.709 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- 1586.034 miles
- 2552.475 kilometers
- 1378.226 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 Shantou to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Golmud Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shantou and Golmud?
The time difference between Shantou and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Shantou.
Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Shantou to Golmud generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |