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How far is Shymkent from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 6323 miles / 10176 kilometers / 5495 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Cairns to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6323.239 miles
  • 10176.266 kilometers
  • 5494.744 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
  • 6329.234 miles
  • 10185.914 kilometers
  • 5499.954 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 Cairns to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Cairns to Shymkent generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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