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How far is Golmud from Wuhai?

The distance between Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 695 miles / 1118 kilometers / 604 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhai (WUA) to Golmud (GOQ) is 953 miles / 1533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 51 minutes.

Wuhai Airport – Golmud Airport

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1118
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604
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Distance from Wuhai to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 694.645 miles
  • 1117.923 kilometers
  • 603.630 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
  • 693.313 miles
  • 1115.780 kilometers
  • 602.473 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 Wuhai to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Wuhai Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhai Airport (WUA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Wuhai to Golmud generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wuhai to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhai Airport (WUA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Wuhai Airport
City: Wuhai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUA
ICAO Code: ZBUH
Coordinates: 39°47′36″N, 106°47′57″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