How far is Shymkent from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1768 miles / 2845 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2525 miles / 4064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 50 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1767.694 miles
- 2844.828 kilometers
- 1536.084 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- 1767.681 miles
- 2844.807 kilometers
- 1536.073 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 Riyadh to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Shymkent?
The time difference between Riyadh and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Shymkent generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |