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How far is Shymkent from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3018 miles / 4857 kilometers / 2622 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiamen (XMN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3646 miles / 5867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 25 minutes.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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3018
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4857
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2622
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Distance from Xiamen to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3017.821 miles
  • 4856.712 kilometers
  • 2622.415 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
  • 3013.732 miles
  • 4850.132 kilometers
  • 2618.862 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 Xiamen to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Shymkent generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiamen to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″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