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How far is Shymkent from Kufra?

The distance between Kufra (Kufra Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2907 miles / 4679 kilometers / 2526 nautical miles.

Kufra Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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4679
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2526
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Distance from Kufra to Shymkent

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kufra to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2907.379 miles
  • 4678.973 kilometers
  • 2526.444 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
  • 2903.750 miles
  • 4673.132 kilometers
  • 2523.290 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 Kufra to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kufra Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kufra Airport (AKF) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kufra to Shymkent generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 713 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kufra to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kufra Airport (AKF) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Kufra Airport
City: Kufra
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: AKF
ICAO Code: HLKF
Coordinates: 24°10′43″N, 23°18′50″E
Destination Shymkent International Airport
City: Shymkent
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: CIT
ICAO Code: UAII
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E