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How far is Shymkent from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 916 miles / 1473 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 38 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 915.506 miles
  • 1473.364 kilometers
  • 795.553 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
  • 915.693 miles
  • 1473.666 kilometers
  • 795.716 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 Shiquanhe to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Shymkent generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shiquanhe to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″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