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How far is Kars from Lensk?

The distance between Lensk (Lensk Airport) and Kars (Kars Harakani Airport) is 3246 miles / 5224 kilometers / 2821 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lensk (ULK) to Kars (KSY) is 4567 miles / 7350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 4 minutes.

Lensk Airport – Kars Harakani Airport

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5224
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Distance from Lensk to Kars

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lensk to Kars. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3246.009 miles
  • 5223.945 kilometers
  • 2820.705 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
  • 3237.668 miles
  • 5210.522 kilometers
  • 2813.457 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 Lensk to Kars?

The estimated flight time from Lensk Airport to Kars Harakani Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lensk Airport (ULK) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY)

On average, flying from Lensk to Kars generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lensk to Kars

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lensk Airport (ULK) and Kars Harakani Airport (KSY).

Airport information

Origin Lensk Airport
City: Lensk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: ULK
ICAO Code: UERL
Coordinates: 60°43′14″N, 114°49′33″E
Destination Kars Harakani Airport
City: Kars
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: KSY
ICAO Code: LTCF
Coordinates: 40°33′43″N, 43°6′54″E