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How far is Shymkent from Alexandria?

The distance between Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2323 miles / 3738 kilometers / 2018 nautical miles.

Borg El Arab Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2322.643 miles
  • 3737.932 kilometers
  • 2018.322 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
  • 2318.453 miles
  • 3731.188 kilometers
  • 2014.681 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 Alexandria to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Borg El Arab Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Shymkent generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alexandria to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″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