How far is Almaty from Shymkent?
The distance between Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 390 miles / 627 kilometers / 339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA) is 443 miles / 713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 0 minutes.
Shymkent International Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Shymkent to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shymkent to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 389.869 miles
- 627.434 kilometers
- 338.787 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- 388.873 miles
- 625.831 kilometers
- 337.922 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 Shymkent to Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shymkent and Almaty?
Flight carbon footprint between Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Shymkent to Almaty generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shymkent to Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |
| Destination | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |
Airlines flying from Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty (ALA)
| Air Astana |