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How far is Basrah from Shymkent?

The distance between Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 1456 miles / 2343 kilometers / 1265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shymkent (CIT) to Basrah (BSR) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 19 minutes.

Shymkent International Airport – Basra International Airport

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Distance from Shymkent to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1456.095 miles
  • 2343.358 kilometers
  • 1265.312 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
  • 1454.734 miles
  • 2341.167 kilometers
  • 1264.129 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 Shymkent to Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Shymkent International Airport to Basra International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Shymkent to Basrah generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shymkent to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E