How far is Shymkent from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1423 miles / 2291 kilometers / 1237 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2211 miles / 3559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1423.329 miles
- 2290.626 kilometers
- 1236.839 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- 1422.602 miles
- 2289.456 kilometers
- 1236.208 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 Shigatse to Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Shymkent?
The time difference between Shigatse and Shymkent is 3 hours. Shymkent is 3 hours behind Shigatse.
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Shymkent generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |