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How far is Shymkent from Bucharest?

The distance between Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Bucharest to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.531 miles
  • 3478.647 kilometers
  • 1878.319 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
  • 2155.736 miles
  • 3469.321 kilometers
  • 1873.283 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 Bucharest to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Bucharest to Shymkent generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bucharest to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″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