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How far is Shymkent from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2265 miles / 3645 kilometers / 1968 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2265
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3645
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1968
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Distance from Cairo to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2264.883 miles
  • 3644.976 kilometers
  • 1968.130 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
  • 2261.090 miles
  • 3638.872 kilometers
  • 1964.834 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 Cairo to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Cairo to Shymkent generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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