How far is Shymkent from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3003 miles / 4833 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3569 miles / 5743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 31 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3003.058 miles
- 4832.953 kilometers
- 2609.586 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- 2995.718 miles
- 4821.141 kilometers
- 2603.208 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 Seoul to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Shymkent?
The time difference between Seoul and Shymkent is 4 hours. Shymkent is 4 hours behind Seoul.
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Seoul to Shymkent generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′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 |