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How far is Shymkent from Erenhot?

The distance between Erenhot (Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2140 miles / 3445 kilometers / 1860 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erenhot (ERL) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 8 minutes.

Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2140
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Distance from Erenhot to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2140.466 miles
  • 3444.746 kilometers
  • 1860.014 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
  • 2134.767 miles
  • 3435.575 kilometers
  • 1855.062 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 Erenhot to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Erenhot to Shymkent generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erenhot to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
City: Erenhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ERL
ICAO Code: ZBER
Coordinates: 43°25′21″N, 112°5′48″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