How far is Shymkent from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2930 miles / 4715 kilometers / 2546 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3447 miles / 5547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 33 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2929.907 miles
- 4715.229 kilometers
- 2546.020 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- 2924.013 miles
- 4705.744 kilometers
- 2540.898 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 Shanghai to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Shymkent?
The time difference between Shanghai and Shymkent is 3 hours. Shymkent is 3 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Shymkent generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |