How far is Gilgit from Aktau?
The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Gilgit (GIL) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.
Aktau Airport – Gilgit Airport
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Distance from Aktau to Gilgit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aktau to Gilgit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1345.247 miles
- 2164.966 kilometers
- 1168.988 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- 1342.781 miles
- 2160.996 kilometers
- 1166.845 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 Aktau to Gilgit?
The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Gilgit Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Aktau and Gilgit?
Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Gilgit Airport (GIL)
On average, flying from Aktau to Gilgit generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Aktau to Gilgit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Aktau Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aktau |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | SCO |
| ICAO Code: | UATE |
| Coordinates: | 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E |
| Destination | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gilgit |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | GIL |
| ICAO Code: | OPGT |
| Coordinates: | 35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E |