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How far is Shymkent from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3175 miles / 5110 kilometers / 2759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 4770 miles / 7676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 42 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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3175
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5110
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2759
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Distance from Penang to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3175.193 miles
  • 5109.978 kilometers
  • 2759.167 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
  • 3180.946 miles
  • 5119.237 kilometers
  • 2764.167 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 Penang to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Penang to Shymkent generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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