How far is Shymkent from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2567 miles / 4132 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shymkent (CIT) is 4038 miles / 6498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 36 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2567.317 miles
- 4131.695 kilometers
- 2230.937 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- 2567.727 miles
- 4132.355 kilometers
- 2231.293 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 Vientiane to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Shymkent?
The time difference between Vientiane and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours behind Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Shymkent generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |