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How far is Shymkent from Heihe?

The distance between Heihe (Heihe Aihui Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2750 miles / 4426 kilometers / 2390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heihe (HEK) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3539 miles / 5695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.

Heihe Aihui Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2750
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4426
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2390
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Distance from Heihe to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2750.163 miles
  • 4425.958 kilometers
  • 2389.826 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
  • 2742.649 miles
  • 4413.866 kilometers
  • 2383.297 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 Heihe to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Heihe to Shymkent generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 671 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Heihe to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Heihe Aihui Airport
City: Heihe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HEK
ICAO Code: ZYHE
Coordinates: 50°10′17″N, 127°18′31″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