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How far is Shache from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Shache (Shache Airport) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers / 1220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Shache (QSZ) is 1901 miles / 3059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 26 minutes.

Aktau Airport – Shache Airport

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2259
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Distance from Aktau to Shache

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.908 miles
  • 2259.371 kilometers
  • 1219.963 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
  • 1400.718 miles
  • 2254.238 kilometers
  • 1217.191 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 Shache?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Shache Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Shache Airport (QSZ)

On average, flying from Aktau to Shache generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Shache

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Shache Airport (QSZ).

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 Shache Airport
City: Shache
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: QSZ
ICAO Code: ZWSC
Coordinates: 38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″E