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How far is Lensk from Norilsk?

The distance between Norilsk (Alykel Airport) and Lensk (Lensk Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Alykel Airport – Lensk Airport

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987
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1589
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858
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Distance from Norilsk to Lensk

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Norilsk to Lensk. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.377 miles
  • 1589.030 kilometers
  • 858.007 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
  • 984.001 miles
  • 1583.596 kilometers
  • 855.073 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 Norilsk to Lensk?

The estimated flight time from Alykel Airport to Lensk Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alykel Airport (NSK) and Lensk Airport (ULK)

On average, flying from Norilsk to Lensk generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norilsk to Lensk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alykel Airport (NSK) and Lensk Airport (ULK).

Airport information

Origin Alykel Airport
City: Norilsk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: NSK
ICAO Code: UOOO
Coordinates: 69°18′39″N, 87°19′55″E
Destination Lensk Airport
City: Lensk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ULK
ICAO Code: UERL
Coordinates: 60°43′14″N, 114°49′33″E