How far is Golmud from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 404 miles / 650 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Golmud (GOQ) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Xining to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 404.172 miles
- 650.452 kilometers
- 351.216 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- 403.244 miles
- 648.958 kilometers
- 350.409 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 Xining to Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Golmud?
The time difference between Xining and Golmud is 2 hours. Golmud is 2 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Xining to Golmud generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 186 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |
Airlines flying from Xining (XNN) to Golmud (GOQ)
| China Eastern Airlines |