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Distance from Chelyabinsk to Almaty

Straight line

1,732 km
1,076 mi · 935 NM

By road

2,247 km
1,396 mi

Travel time

24 h 49 min
flight ≈ 2 h 40 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Chelyabinsk from Almaty?

Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) are quite far apart: 1,732 km in a straight line, that is 1,076 miles or 935 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chelyabinsk to Almaty is 2,247 km (1,396 miles), about 24 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 30% longer than the straight line.

From Chelyabinsk, Almaty lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). The route crosses from Russia into Kazakhstan. The halfway point is at 49.4614°, 70.1202°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chelyabinsk from Almaty?

By road it is 2,247 km (1,396 miles) from Chelyabinsk to Almaty; in a straight line it is 1,732 km (1,076 miles).

How long is the drive from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

About 24 h 49 min on the fastest route (2,247 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Almaty from Chelyabinsk?

Almaty is to the south-east of Chelyabinsk, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Chelyabinsk to Almaty?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 40 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.