How far is Shymkent from Van?

The distance between Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1399 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

Distance from Van to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1399.047 miles
• 2251.549 kilometers
• 1215.739 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

• 1395.719 miles
• 2246.193 kilometers
• 1212.847 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 Van to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Van Ferit Melen Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Van and Shymkent?

The time difference between Van and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Van.

Flight carbon footprint between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Van to Shymkent generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Van to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin	Van Ferit Melen Airport
City:	Van
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	VAN
ICAO Code:	LTCI
Coordinates:	38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E

Destination	Shymkent International Airport
City:	Shymkent
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	CIT
ICAO Code:	UAII
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E