How far is Shymkent from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1503 miles / 2418 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2082 miles / 3350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1502.605 miles
- 2418.209 kilometers
- 1305.728 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- 1501.623 miles
- 2416.627 kilometers
- 1304.874 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 Kuwait City to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Shymkent?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Shymkent generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |