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How far is Norilsk from Lensk?

The distance between Lensk (Lensk Airport) and Norilsk (Alykel Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

Lensk Airport – Alykel Airport

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987
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858
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Distance from Lensk to Norilsk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.377 miles
  • 1589.030 kilometers
  • 858.007 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
  • 984.001 miles
  • 1583.596 kilometers
  • 855.073 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 Norilsk?

The estimated flight time from Lensk Airport to Alykel Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lensk Airport (ULK) and Alykel Airport (NSK)

On average, flying from Lensk to Norilsk generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lensk to Norilsk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lensk Airport (ULK) and Alykel Airport (NSK).

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 Alykel Airport
City: Norilsk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: NSK
ICAO Code: UOOO
Coordinates: 69°18′39″N, 87°19′55″E