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How far is Shymkent from Xieng Khouang?

The distance between Xieng Khouang (Xieng Khouang Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers / 2190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3920 miles / 6309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 50 minutes.

Xieng Khouang Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Xieng Khouang to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2520.148 miles
  • 4055.786 kilometers
  • 2189.949 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
  • 2519.954 miles
  • 4055.474 kilometers
  • 2189.781 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 Xieng Khouang to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Xieng Khouang Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Xieng Khouang to Shymkent generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xieng Khouang to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Xieng Khouang Airport
City: Xieng Khouang
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: XKH
ICAO Code: VLXK
Coordinates: 19°27′0″N, 103°9′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