How far is Shymkent from Lhasa?
The distance between Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1496 miles / 2407 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lhasa (LXA) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2322 miles / 3737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Lhasa to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lhasa to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1495.862 miles
- 2407.356 kilometers
- 1299.868 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- 1494.874 miles
- 2405.766 kilometers
- 1299.010 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 Lhasa to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lhasa and Shymkent?
The time difference between Lhasa and Shymkent is 1 hour. Shymkent is 1 hour behind Lhasa.
Flight carbon footprint between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Lhasa to Shymkent generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lhasa to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Lhasa Gonggar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lhasa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LXA |
| ICAO Code: | ZULS |
| Coordinates: | 29°17′52″N, 90°54′42″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |