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How far is Shymkent from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3240 miles / 5214 kilometers / 2816 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from London to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3240.073 miles
  • 5214.392 kilometers
  • 2815.546 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
  • 3231.100 miles
  • 5199.952 kilometers
  • 2807.750 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 London to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from London to Shymkent generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
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