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How far is Golmud from Zhangjiakou?

The distance between Zhangjiakou (Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 1128 miles / 1816 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhangjiakou (ZQZ) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1434 miles / 2307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 21 minutes.

Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport – Golmud Airport

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1128
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Distance from Zhangjiakou to Golmud

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.268 miles
  • 1815.771 kilometers
  • 980.438 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
  • 1125.867 miles
  • 1811.907 kilometers
  • 978.352 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 Zhangjiakou to Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport to Golmud Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Zhangjiakou to Golmud generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangjiakou to Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

Airport information

Origin Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport
City: Zhangjiakou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZQZ
ICAO Code: ZBZJ
Coordinates: 40°44′18″N, 114°55′48″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