How far is Shymkent from Buraidah?
The distance between Buraidah (Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2941 kilometers / 1588 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Buraidah (ELQ) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2482 miles / 3995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 30 minutes.
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Buraidah to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buraidah to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1827.588 miles
- 2941.218 kilometers
- 1588.131 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- 1826.672 miles
- 2939.743 kilometers
- 1587.334 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 Buraidah to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buraidah and Shymkent?
The time difference between Buraidah and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Buraidah.
Flight carbon footprint between Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Buraidah to Shymkent generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Buraidah to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buraidah |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | ELQ |
| ICAO Code: | OEGS |
| Coordinates: | 26°18′10″N, 43°46′27″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |