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How far is Aktau from Tiksi?

The distance between Tiksi (Tiksi Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 3126 miles / 5030 kilometers / 2716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tiksi (IKS) to Aktau (SCO) is 6963 miles / 11206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 178 hours 13 minutes.

Tiksi Airport – Aktau Airport

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3126
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5030
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2716
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Distance from Tiksi to Aktau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tiksi to Aktau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3125.681 miles
  • 5030.296 kilometers
  • 2716.142 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
  • 3117.323 miles
  • 5016.844 kilometers
  • 2708.879 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 Tiksi to Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Tiksi Airport to Aktau Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Tiksi to Aktau generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tiksi to Aktau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Aktau Airport (SCO).

Airport information

Origin Tiksi Airport
City: Tiksi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: IKS
ICAO Code: UEST
Coordinates: 71°41′51″N, 128°54′10″E
Destination Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E