How far is Shymkent from Bishkek?
The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Shymkent (CIT) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 10 minutes.
Manas International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Bishkek to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bishkek to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 258.915 miles
- 416.683 kilometers
- 224.991 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- 258.259 miles
- 415.628 kilometers
- 224.421 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 Bishkek to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Shymkent?
The time difference between Bishkek and Shymkent is 1 hour. Shymkent is 1 hour behind Bishkek.
Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Bishkek to Shymkent generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Manas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bishkek |
| Country: | Kyrgyzstan  |
| IATA Code: | FRU |
| ICAO Code: | UAFM |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |