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How far is Shymkent from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 4751 miles / 7646 kilometers / 4128 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4750.717 miles
  • 7645.538 kilometers
  • 4128.260 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
  • 4762.978 miles
  • 7665.269 kilometers
  • 4138.914 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 Lusaka to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Shymkent generates about 552 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 552 kilograms equals 1 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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