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How far is Shymkent from Ho Chi Minh City?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 3120 miles / 5021 kilometers / 2711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 4499 miles / 7240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Shymkent

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3119.977 miles
  • 5021.116 kilometers
  • 2711.186 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
  • 3122.294 miles
  • 5024.846 kilometers
  • 2713.200 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Shymkent generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 769 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Tan Son Nhat International Airport
City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: SGN
ICAO Code: VVTS
Coordinates: 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″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