How far is Shymkent from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1410 miles / 2269 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1786 miles / 2874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 11 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1409.871 miles
- 2268.967 kilometers
- 1225.144 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- 1406.882 miles
- 2264.157 kilometers
- 1222.547 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 Golmud to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Shymkent?
The time difference between Golmud and Shymkent is 1 hour. Shymkent is 1 hour behind Golmud.
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Golmud to Shymkent generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |