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How far is Kars from Xi'an?

The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 3547 miles / 5709 kilometers / 3083 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Kars (KSY) is 4747 miles / 7640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 37 minutes.

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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Distance from Xi'an to Kars

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3547.450 miles
  • 5709.067 kilometers
  • 3082.650 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
  • 3539.332 miles
  • 5696.002 kilometers
  • 3075.595 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 Xi'an to Kars?

The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 7 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Xi'an to Kars generates about 400 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 400 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

Airport information

Origin Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″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