How far is Shymkent from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3130 miles / 5037 kilometers / 2720 nautical miles.

Distance from Shetland to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3129.758 miles
• 5036.857 kilometers
• 2719.685 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

• 3121.280 miles
• 5023.214 kilometers
• 2712.319 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 Shetland to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Shymkent?

The time difference between Shetland and Shymkent is 5 hours. Shymkent is 5 hours ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Shetland to Shymkent generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin	Sumburgh Airport
City:	Shetland
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LSI
ICAO Code:	EGPB
Coordinates:	59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W

Destination	Shymkent International Airport
City:	Shymkent
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	CIT
ICAO Code:	UAII
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E