How far is Shymkent from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2138 miles / 3440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 26 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Xining to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1776.089 miles
- 2858.338 kilometers
- 1543.379 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- 1772.075 miles
- 2851.879 kilometers
- 1539.891 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 Xining to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Shymkent?
The time difference between Xining and Shymkent is 3 hours. Shymkent is 3 hours behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Xining to Shymkent generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |