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How far is Geçitkale from Kars?

The distance between Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 631 miles / 1015 kilometers / 548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kars (KSY) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 843 miles / 1357 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 35 minutes.

Kars Harakani Airport – Geçitkale Air Base

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Distance from Kars to Geçitkale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 630.532 miles
  • 1014.742 kilometers
  • 547.917 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
  • 629.928 miles
  • 1013.771 kilometers
  • 547.393 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 Kars to Geçitkale?

The estimated flight time from Kars Harakani Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)

On average, flying from Kars to Geçitkale generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kars to Geçitkale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kars Harakani Airport (KSY) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).

Airport information

Origin Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E
Destination Geçitkale Air Base
City: Geçitkale
Country: Cyprus Flag of Cyprus
IATA Code: GEC
ICAO Code: LCGK
Coordinates: 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E