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How far is Shymkent from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2823 miles / 4543 kilometers / 2453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3577 miles / 5757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 18 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2823.097 miles
  • 4543.335 kilometers
  • 2453.205 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
  • 2820.031 miles
  • 4538.401 kilometers
  • 2450.540 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 Guangzhou to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Shymkent generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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