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How far is Shymkent from Simao?

The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3632 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3507 miles / 5644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 4 minutes.

Pu'er Simao Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Simao to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2256.845 miles
  • 3632.040 kilometers
  • 1961.145 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
  • 2255.964 miles
  • 3630.622 kilometers
  • 1960.379 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 Simao to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Simao to Shymkent generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″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