How far is Almaty from Ürümqi?
The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 21 minutes.
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Ürümqi to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ürümqi to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 524.267 miles
- 843.725 kilometers
- 455.575 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- 522.855 miles
- 841.454 kilometers
- 454.349 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 Ürümqi to Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Almaty?
The time difference between Ürümqi and Almaty is 1 hour. Almaty is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Ürümqi to Almaty generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ürümqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | URC |
| ICAO Code: | ZWWW |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |
Airlines flying from Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA)
| Air Astana |
| China Southern Airlines |