How far is Shymkent from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2084 miles / 3354 kilometers / 1811 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2996 miles / 4822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 41 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2084.388 miles
- 3354.497 kilometers
- 1811.284 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- 2078.971 miles
- 3345.780 kilometers
- 1806.577 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 Istanbul to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shymkent?
The time difference between Istanbul and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Shymkent generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |