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How far is Shymkent from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1510 miles / 2429 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1993 miles / 3207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 41 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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1510
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2429
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1312
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Distance from Baghdad to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1509.578 miles
  • 2429.430 kilometers
  • 1311.787 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
  • 1507.093 miles
  • 2425.431 kilometers
  • 1309.628 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 Baghdad to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Shymkent generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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