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How far is Shymkent from Cancún?

The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 7816 miles / 12579 kilometers / 6792 nautical miles.

Cancún International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Cancún to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7815.996 miles
  • 12578.627 kilometers
  • 6791.915 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
  • 7803.798 miles
  • 12558.995 kilometers
  • 6781.315 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 Cancún to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Cancún to Shymkent generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cancún to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W
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