How far is Shymkent from Aktau?

The distance between Aktau (Aktau Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aktau (SCO) to Shymkent (CIT) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Aktau to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 933.676 miles
• 1502.605 kilometers
• 811.342 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

• 931.214 miles
• 1498.644 kilometers
• 809.203 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 Aktau to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Aktau Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aktau and Shymkent?

There is no time difference between Aktau and Shymkent.

Flight carbon footprint between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Aktau to Shymkent generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aktau to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aktau Airport (SCO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin	Aktau Airport
City:	Aktau
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	SCO
ICAO Code:	UATE
Coordinates:	43°51′36″N, 51°5′31″E

Destination	Shymkent International Airport
City:	Shymkent
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	CIT
ICAO Code:	UAII
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E