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How far is Shymkent from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3915 miles / 6301 kilometers / 3402 nautical miles.

Kigali International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3915.444 miles
  • 6301.296 kilometers
  • 3402.428 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
  • 3922.604 miles
  • 6312.820 kilometers
  • 3408.650 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 Kigali to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kigali to Shymkent generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kigali to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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