How far is Geçitkale from Arbil?

The distance between Arbil (Erbil International Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 579 miles / 932 kilometers / 503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arbil (EBL) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 23 minutes.

Distance from Arbil to Geçitkale

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arbil to Geçitkale. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 579.382 miles
• 932.425 kilometers
• 503.469 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

• 578.110 miles
• 930.378 kilometers
• 502.364 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 Arbil to Geçitkale?

The estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arbil and Geçitkale?

The time difference between Arbil and Geçitkale is 1 hour. Geçitkale is 1 hour behind Arbil.

Flight carbon footprint between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)

On average, flying from Arbil to Geçitkale generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arbil to Geçitkale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).

Airport information

Origin	Erbil International Airport
City:	Arbil
Country:	Iraq
IATA Code:	EBL
ICAO Code:	ORER
Coordinates:	36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″E

Destination	Geçitkale Air Base
City:	Geçitkale
Country:	Cyprus
IATA Code:	GEC
ICAO Code:	LCGK
Coordinates:	35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E