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How far is Shymkent from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2090 miles / 3364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 13 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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1349
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2171
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1172
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Distance from Kathmandu to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.254 miles
  • 2171.414 kilometers
  • 1172.470 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
  • 1349.668 miles
  • 2172.080 kilometers
  • 1172.829 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 Kathmandu to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Shymkent generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″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