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How far is Astana from Samarkand?

The distance between Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) and Astana (Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport) is 811 miles / 1306 kilometers / 705 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samarkand (SKD) to Astana (NQZ) is 1223 miles / 1969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 18 minutes.

Samarkand International Airport – Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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Distance from Samarkand to Astana

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Samarkand to Astana. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 811.353 miles
  • 1305.745 kilometers
  • 705.046 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
  • 811.572 miles
  • 1306.098 kilometers
  • 705.237 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 Samarkand to Astana?

The estimated flight time from Samarkand International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Samarkand and Astana?

There is no time difference between Samarkand and Astana.

Flight carbon footprint between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

On average, flying from Samarkand to Astana generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Samarkand to Astana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).

Airport information

Origin Samarkand International Airport
City: Samarkand
Country: Uzbekistan Flag of Uzbekistan
IATA Code: SKD
ICAO Code: UTSS
Coordinates: 39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″E
Destination Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
City: Astana
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: NQZ
ICAO Code: UACC
Coordinates: 51°1′19″N, 71°28′0″E