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How far is Aktau from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 3294 miles / 5301 kilometers / 2862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Aktau (SCO) is 4125 miles / 6638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 54 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Aktau Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Aktau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3293.748 miles
  • 5300.773 kilometers
  • 2862.189 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
  • 3285.241 miles
  • 5287.082 kilometers
  • 2854.796 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 Beijing to Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Aktau Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Beijing to Aktau generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Aktau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Aktau Airport (SCO).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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