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How far is Shymkent from Wuhan?

The distance between Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2580 miles / 4152 kilometers / 2242 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3040 miles / 4893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 28 minutes.

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2580
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Distance from Wuhan to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2579.645 miles
  • 4151.536 kilometers
  • 2241.650 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
  • 2574.785 miles
  • 4143.715 kilometers
  • 2237.427 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 Wuhan to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Wuhan to Shymkent generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wuhan to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″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