How far is Shymkent from Ürümqi?
The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1035 miles / 1665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 33 minutes.
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Ürümqi to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ürümqi to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 914.133 miles
- 1471.154 kilometers
- 794.360 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- 911.726 miles
- 1467.281 kilometers
- 792.268 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 Ürümqi to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Shymkent?
The time difference between Ürümqi and Shymkent is 1 hour. Shymkent is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Ürümqi to Shymkent generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ürümqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | URC |
| ICAO Code: | ZWWW |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |