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How far is Shymkent from Leh?

The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 717 miles / 1153 kilometers / 623 nautical miles.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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717
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623
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 51 min
CO2 emission
126 kg

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Distance from Leh to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 716.637 miles
  • 1153.316 kilometers
  • 622.741 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
  • 716.781 miles
  • 1153.548 kilometers
  • 622.866 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 Leh to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Leh to Shymkent generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leh to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
City: Leh
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXL
ICAO Code: VILH
Coordinates: 34°8′9″N, 77°32′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