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How far is Shymkent from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3690 miles / 5938 kilometers / 3206 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3689.521 miles
  • 5937.708 kilometers
  • 3206.106 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
  • 3679.216 miles
  • 5921.124 kilometers
  • 3197.151 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 Reykjavik to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Shymkent generates about 418 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 418 kilograms equals 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
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