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How far is Shymkent from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2927 miles / 4711 kilometers / 2544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3492 miles / 5620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 39 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Sanming to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2927.438 miles
  • 4711.254 kilometers
  • 2543.874 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
  • 2922.945 miles
  • 4704.025 kilometers
  • 2539.970 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 Sanming to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Sanming 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 Sanming to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″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