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How far is Kurilsk from Polyarnyj?

The distance between Polyarnyj (Polyarny Airport) and Kurilsk (Iturup Airport) is 1971 miles / 3173 kilometers / 1713 nautical miles.

Polyarny Airport – Iturup Airport

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3173
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1713
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Distance from Polyarnyj to Kurilsk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Polyarnyj to Kurilsk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1971.379 miles
  • 3172.626 kilometers
  • 1713.081 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
  • 1967.063 miles
  • 3165.682 kilometers
  • 1709.331 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 Polyarnyj to Kurilsk?

The estimated flight time from Polyarny Airport to Iturup Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Iturup Airport (ITU)

On average, flying from Polyarnyj to Kurilsk generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Polyarnyj to Kurilsk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Iturup Airport (ITU).

Airport information

Origin Polyarny Airport
City: Polyarnyj
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: PYJ
ICAO Code: UERP
Coordinates: 66°24′1″N, 112°1′47″E
Destination Iturup Airport
City: Kurilsk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ITU
ICAO Code: UHSI
Coordinates: 45°15′23″N, 147°57′19″E