How far is Shymkent from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 5397 miles / 8686 kilometers / 4690 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5397.385 miles
- 8686.249 kilometers
- 4690.199 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- 5413.320 miles
- 8711.894 kilometers
- 4704.046 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 Johannesburg to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Shymkent?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Shymkent generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |