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How far is Yining from Shymkent?

The distance between Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 608 miles / 979 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shymkent (CIT) to Yining (YIN) is 693 miles / 1116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Shymkent International Airport – Yining Airport

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979
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Distance from Shymkent to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 608.350 miles
  • 979.045 kilometers
  • 528.642 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
  • 606.789 miles
  • 976.532 kilometers
  • 527.285 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Shymkent International Airport to Yining Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Shymkent to Yining generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E