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How far is Ürümqi from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 1802 miles / 2900 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Ürümqi (URC) is 2426 miles / 3905 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 46 minutes.

Aktau Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance from Aktau to Ürümqi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1801.811 miles
  • 2899.734 kilometers
  • 1565.731 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
  • 1796.902 miles
  • 2891.833 kilometers
  • 1561.465 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 Ürümqi?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

On average, flying from Aktau to Ürümqi generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Ürümqi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

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 Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E