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How far is Shymkent from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2785 miles / 4481 kilometers / 2420 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 52 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2785
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Distance from Nanjing to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2784.621 miles
  • 4481.413 kilometers
  • 2419.769 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
  • 2778.970 miles
  • 4472.319 kilometers
  • 2414.859 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 Nanjing to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Shymkent generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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