How far is Aktau from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers / 982 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Aktau (SCO) is 2444 miles / 3934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Aktau Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Aktau
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Aktau. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1129.854 miles
- 1818.323 kilometers
- 981.816 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- 1127.010 miles
- 1813.747 kilometers
- 979.345 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 Istanbul to Aktau?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Aktau Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Aktau?
The time difference between Istanbul and Aktau is 2 hours. Aktau is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Aktau Airport (SCO)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Aktau generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Aktau
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Aktau Airport (SCO).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |
| Destination | Aktau Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aktau |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | SCO |
| ICAO Code: | UATE |
| Coordinates: | 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E |