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How far is Shymkent from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3376 miles / 5434 kilometers / 2934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shymkent (CIT) is 4991 miles / 8033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 31 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3376.306 miles
  • 5433.638 kilometers
  • 2933.930 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
  • 3382.851 miles
  • 5444.171 kilometers
  • 2939.617 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 Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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