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How far is Shymkent from Xiahe?

The distance between Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1856 miles / 2988 kilometers / 1613 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiahe (GXH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2343 miles / 3771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Gannan Xiahe Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Xiahe to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1856.400 miles
  • 2987.587 kilometers
  • 1613.168 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
  • 1852.516 miles
  • 2981.336 kilometers
  • 1609.793 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 Xiahe to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Xiahe to Shymkent generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiahe to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″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