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How far is Kars from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 468 miles / 753 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Kars (KSY) is 1640 miles / 2640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 24 minutes.

Aktau Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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Distance from Aktau to Kars

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 468.037 miles
  • 753.233 kilometers
  • 406.713 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
  • 467.216 miles
  • 751.911 kilometers
  • 406.000 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 Aktau to Kars?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Aktau to Kars generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aktau to Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

Airport information

Origin Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E
Destination 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