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How far is Shymkent from Kursk?

The distance between Kursk (Kursk Vostochny Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1677 miles / 2699 kilometers / 1457 nautical miles.

Kursk Vostochny Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Kursk to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1677.158 miles
  • 2699.124 kilometers
  • 1457.411 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
  • 1673.072 miles
  • 2692.549 kilometers
  • 1453.860 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 Kursk to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kursk Vostochny Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kursk to Shymkent generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kursk to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kursk Vostochny Airport (URS) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Kursk Vostochny Airport
City: Kursk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: URS
ICAO Code: UUOK
Coordinates: 51°45′2″N, 36°17′44″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