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How far is Shymkent from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2933 miles / 4720 kilometers / 2549 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2933.009 miles
  • 4720.221 kilometers
  • 2548.715 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
  • 2925.001 miles
  • 4707.333 kilometers
  • 2541.757 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 Zurich to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Zurich to Shymkent generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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