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How far is Shymkent from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 6809 miles / 10958 kilometers / 5917 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6808.942 miles
  • 10957.930 kilometers
  • 5916.809 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
  • 6793.167 miles
  • 10932.542 kilometers
  • 5903.101 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 Sacramento to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Shymkent generates about 828 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 828 kilograms equals 1 825 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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