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How far is Shymkent from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2504
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4030
Kilometers
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2176
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Flight time duration
5 h 14 min
CO2 emission
276 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2504.338 miles
  • 4030.341 kilometers
  • 2176.210 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
  • 2512.583 miles
  • 4043.611 kilometers
  • 2183.375 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 Colombo to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Colombo to Shymkent generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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