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How far is Shymkent from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 394 miles / 633 kilometers / 342 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Shymkent (CIT) is 636 miles / 1024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 46 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Kashgar to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 393.539 miles
  • 633.340 kilometers
  • 341.976 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
  • 392.904 miles
  • 632.317 kilometers
  • 341.424 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 Kashgar to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Shymkent generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kashgar to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″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