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How far is Shymkent from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2063 miles / 3320 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (SAW) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2958 miles / 4760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 5 minutes.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.885 miles
  • 3319.891 kilometers
  • 1792.598 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
  • 2057.554 miles
  • 3311.312 kilometers
  • 1787.965 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 Istanbul to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Shymkent generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″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