How far is Istanbul from Aktau?
The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers / 982 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Istanbul (SAW) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.
Aktau Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Aktau to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aktau to Istanbul. 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 Aktau to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Aktau and Istanbul?
The time difference between Aktau and Istanbul is 2 hours. Istanbul is 2 hours behind Aktau.
Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Aktau to Istanbul 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 Aktau to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Aktau Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aktau |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | SCO |
| ICAO Code: | UATE |
| Coordinates: | 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |