How far is Herat from Samarkand?
The distance between Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) and Herat (Herat International Airport) is 461 miles / 742 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Samarkand (SKD) to Herat (HEA) is 637 miles / 1025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.
Samarkand International Airport – Herat International Airport
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Distance from Samarkand to Herat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Samarkand to Herat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 460.926 miles
- 741.789 kilometers
- 400.534 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- 461.190 miles
- 742.213 kilometers
- 400.763 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 Samarkand to Herat?
The estimated flight time from Samarkand International Airport to Herat International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Samarkand and Herat?
The time difference between Samarkand and Herat is 30 minutes. Herat is 30 minutes behind Samarkand.
Flight carbon footprint between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Herat International Airport (HEA)
On average, flying from Samarkand to Herat generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Samarkand to Herat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Herat International Airport (HEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Samarkand International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Samarkand |
| Country: | Uzbekistan  |
| IATA Code: | SKD |
| ICAO Code: | UTSS |
| Coordinates: | 39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″E |
| Destination | Herat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Herat |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | HEA |
| ICAO Code: | OAHR |
| Coordinates: | 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″E |