How far is Golmud from Taiyuan?
The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1212 miles / 1951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 7 minutes.
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Taiyuan to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taiyuan to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 988.719 miles
- 1591.190 kilometers
- 859.174 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- 986.450 miles
- 1587.537 kilometers
- 857.201 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 Taiyuan to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taiyuan and Golmud?
The time difference between Taiyuan and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Taiyuan.
Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Taiyuan to Golmud generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taiyuan to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |