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How far is Aktau from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Aktau (Aktau Airport) is 1016 miles / 1636 kilometers / 883 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Aktau Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Aktau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1016.485 miles
  • 1635.874 kilometers
  • 883.301 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
  • 1015.194 miles
  • 1633.797 kilometers
  • 882.180 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 Moscow to Aktau?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Aktau Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Aktau Airport (SCO)

On average, flying from Moscow to Aktau generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Aktau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Aktau Airport (SCO).

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
Destination Aktau Airport
City: Aktau
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: SCO
ICAO Code: UATE
Coordinates: 43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E