How far is Shymkent from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2180 miles / 3508 kilometers / 1894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2582 miles / 4156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 13 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2179.549 miles
- 3507.645 kilometers
- 1893.977 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- 2174.873 miles
- 3500.119 kilometers
- 1889.913 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 Xi'an to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Shymkent?
The time difference between Xi'an and Shymkent is 3 hours. Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xi'an.
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Shymkent generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |