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How far is Shymkent from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2900 miles / 4668 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3679 miles / 5921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 21 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2900
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4668
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2520
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Distance from Hong Kong to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2900.421 miles
  • 4667.775 kilometers
  • 2520.397 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
  • 2897.559 miles
  • 4663.169 kilometers
  • 2517.910 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 Hong Kong to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Shymkent generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″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