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How far is Karamay from Shymkent?

The distance between Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) and Karamay (Karamay Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shymkent (CIT) to Karamay (KRY) is 989 miles / 1591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 40 minutes.

Shymkent International Airport – Karamay Airport

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799
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1285
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694
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Distance from Shymkent to Karamay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 798.547 miles
  • 1285.136 kilometers
  • 693.918 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
  • 796.586 miles
  • 1281.981 kilometers
  • 692.214 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 Karamay?

The estimated flight time from Shymkent International Airport to Karamay Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shymkent International Airport (CIT) and Karamay Airport (KRY)

On average, flying from Shymkent to Karamay generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Karamay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Karamay Airport
City: Karamay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KRY
ICAO Code: ZWKM
Coordinates: 45°37′1″N, 84°52′58″E