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How far is Shymkent from Zhangye?

The distance between Zhangye (Zhangye Ganzhou Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers / 1434 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhangye (YZY) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 10 minutes.

Zhangye Ganzhou Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Zhangye to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1649.986 miles
  • 2655.394 kilometers
  • 1433.798 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
  • 1645.949 miles
  • 2648.898 kilometers
  • 1430.291 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 Zhangye to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Zhangye to Shymkent generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangye to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Zhangye Ganzhou Airport
City: Zhangye
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YZY
ICAO Code: ZLZY
Coordinates: 38°48′6″N, 100°40′30″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