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How far is Aktau from Zhigansk?

The distance between Zhigansk (Zhigansk Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 3025 miles / 4869 kilometers / 2629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhigansk (ZIX) to Aktau (SCO) is 4899 miles / 7884 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 31 minutes.

Zhigansk Airport – Aktau Airport

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3025
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4869
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2629
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Distance from Zhigansk to Aktau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3025.270 miles
  • 4868.701 kilometers
  • 2628.888 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
  • 3017.073 miles
  • 4855.509 kilometers
  • 2621.765 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 Zhigansk to Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Zhigansk Airport to Aktau Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Zhigansk to Aktau generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhigansk to Aktau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) and Aktau Airport (SCO).

Airport information

Origin Zhigansk Airport
City: Zhigansk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ZIX
ICAO Code: UEVV
Coordinates: 66°47′47″N, 123°21′39″E
Destination Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E