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How far is Kashgar from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Kashgar (KHG) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 6 minutes.

Aktau Airport – Kashgar Airport

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1318
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2121
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1145
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Distance from Aktau to Kashgar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.843 miles
  • 2120.862 kilometers
  • 1145.174 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
  • 1314.673 miles
  • 2115.761 kilometers
  • 1142.420 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 Kashgar?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Kashgar Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Kashgar Airport (KHG)

On average, flying from Aktau to Kashgar generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Kashgar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Kashgar Airport (KHG).

Airport information

Origin Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E
Destination Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″E