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How far is Shymkent from Christchurch?

The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 8683 miles / 13974 kilometers / 7545 nautical miles.

Christchurch Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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8683
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13974
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7545
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Flight time duration
16 h 56 min
CO2 emission
1 100 kg

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Distance from Christchurch to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8683.050 miles
  • 13974.015 kilometers
  • 7545.364 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
  • 8691.287 miles
  • 13987.271 kilometers
  • 7552.522 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 Christchurch to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Christchurch to Shymkent generates about 1 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 100 kilograms equals 2 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christchurch to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Christchurch Airport
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: CHC
ICAO Code: NZCH
Coordinates: 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″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