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How far is Karaj from Almaty?

The distance between Almaty (Almaty International Airport) and Karaj (Payam International Airport) is 1487 miles / 2392 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Almaty (ALA) to Karaj (PYK) is 1939 miles / 3120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 33 minutes.

Almaty International Airport – Payam International Airport

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1487
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2392
Kilometers
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1292
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 18 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Almaty to Karaj

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Almaty to Karaj. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1486.514 miles
  • 2392.312 kilometers
  • 1291.745 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
  • 1483.574 miles
  • 2387.581 kilometers
  • 1289.190 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 Almaty to Karaj?

The estimated flight time from Almaty International Airport to Payam International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Payam International Airport (PYK)

On average, flying from Almaty to Karaj generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Almaty to Karaj

See the map of the shortest flight path between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Payam International Airport (PYK).

Airport information

Origin Almaty International Airport
City: Almaty
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: ALA
ICAO Code: UAAA
Coordinates: 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E
Destination Payam International Airport
City: Karaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: PYK
ICAO Code: OIIP
Coordinates: 35°46′33″N, 50°49′36″E