How far is Geçitkale from Van?
The distance between Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) and Geçitkale (Geçitkale Air Base) is 577 miles / 928 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Van (VAN) to Geçitkale (GEC) is 767 miles / 1234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.
Van Ferit Melen Airport – Geçitkale Air Base
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Distance from Van to Geçitkale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Van to Geçitkale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 576.823 miles
- 928.306 kilometers
- 501.245 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- 575.856 miles
- 926.750 kilometers
- 500.405 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 Van to Geçitkale?
The estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Geçitkale Air Base is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Van and Geçitkale?
Flight carbon footprint between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC)
On average, flying from Van to Geçitkale generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Van to Geçitkale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Geçitkale Air Base (GEC).
Airport information
| Origin | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Van |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | VAN |
| ICAO Code: | LTCI |
| Coordinates: | 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E |
| Destination | Geçitkale Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Geçitkale |
| Country: | Cyprus  |
| IATA Code: | GEC |
| ICAO Code: | LCGK |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′9″N, 33°43′27″E |