How far is Shymkent from Lanzhou?
The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers / 1614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2190 miles / 3525 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 17 minutes.
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Lanzhou to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1857.111 miles
- 2988.731 kilometers
- 1613.786 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- 1852.885 miles
- 2981.929 kilometers
- 1610.113 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 Lanzhou to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Shymkent?
The time difference between Lanzhou and Shymkent is 3 hours. Shymkent is 3 hours behind Lanzhou.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Lanzhou to Shymkent generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lanzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LHW |
| ICAO Code: | ZLLL |
| Coordinates: | 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |