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How far is Shymkent from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 4703 miles / 7568 kilometers / 4086 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4702.502 miles
  • 7567.943 kilometers
  • 4086.363 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
  • 4701.421 miles
  • 7566.203 kilometers
  • 4085.423 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 Lagos to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 9 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Lagos to Shymkent generates about 545 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 545 kilograms equals 1 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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