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How far is Shymkent from Kangding?

The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2606 miles / 4194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 18 minutes.

Kangding Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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1972
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3174
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1714
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Distance from Kangding to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.264 miles
  • 3174.051 kilometers
  • 1713.850 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
  • 1969.330 miles
  • 3169.329 kilometers
  • 1711.301 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 Kangding to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kangding to Shymkent generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″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