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How far is Shymkent from Handan?

The distance between Handan (Handan Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers / 2093 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Handan (HDG) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 49 minutes.

Handan Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Handan to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2409.091 miles
  • 3877.056 kilometers
  • 2093.443 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
  • 2403.423 miles
  • 3867.935 kilometers
  • 2088.518 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 Handan to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Handan Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Handan Airport (HDG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Handan to Shymkent generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Handan to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Handan Airport (HDG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Handan Airport
City: Handan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HDG
ICAO Code: ZBHD
Coordinates: 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″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