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How far is Shymkent from Kaohsiung?

The distance between Kaohsiung (Kaohsiung International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3212 miles / 5169 kilometers / 2791 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kaohsiung (KHH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 4066 miles / 6543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 53 minutes.

Kaohsiung International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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3212
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5169
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2791
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Distance from Kaohsiung to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3211.854 miles
  • 5168.977 kilometers
  • 2791.024 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
  • 3207.944 miles
  • 5162.685 kilometers
  • 2787.627 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 Kaohsiung to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kaohsiung International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kaohsiung to Shymkent generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kaohsiung to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Kaohsiung International Airport
City: Kaohsiung
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KHH
ICAO Code: RCKH
Coordinates: 22°34′37″N, 120°20′59″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