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How far is Shymkent from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2988 miles / 4810 kilometers / 2597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3591 miles / 5779 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 53 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2988
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4810
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2597
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Distance from Seoul to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2988.489 miles
  • 4809.507 kilometers
  • 2596.926 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
  • 2981.201 miles
  • 4797.778 kilometers
  • 2590.593 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 Seoul to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Seoul to Shymkent generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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