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How far is Shymkent from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1657 miles / 2666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 40 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Dunhuang to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.753 miles
  • 2128.765 kilometers
  • 1149.441 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
  • 1319.417 miles
  • 2123.396 kilometers
  • 1146.542 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 Dunhuang to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Shymkent generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″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