How far is Gilgit from Aksu?

The distance between Aksu (Aksu Onsu Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aksu (AKU) to Gilgit (GIL) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Distance from Aksu to Gilgit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aksu to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 489.531 miles
• 787.825 kilometers
• 425.391 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

• 489.488 miles
• 787.754 kilometers
• 425.353 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 Aksu to Gilgit?

The estimated flight time from Aksu Onsu Airport to Gilgit Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aksu and Gilgit?

The time difference between Aksu and Gilgit is 1 hour. Gilgit is 1 hour behind Aksu.

Flight carbon footprint between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)

On average, flying from Aksu to Gilgit generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aksu to Gilgit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).

Airport information

Origin	Aksu Onsu Airport
City:	Aksu
Country:	China
IATA Code:	AKU
ICAO Code:	ZWAK
Coordinates:	41°15′45″N, 80°17′30″E

Destination	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E