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How far is Shymkent from Qingdao?

The distance between Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2719 miles / 4375 kilometers / 2362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qingdao (TAO) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3148 miles / 5066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 30 minutes.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2719
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Distance from Qingdao to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2718.537 miles
  • 4375.062 kilometers
  • 2362.344 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
  • 2712.123 miles
  • 4364.738 kilometers
  • 2356.770 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 Qingdao to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Qingdao to Shymkent generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 663 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qingdao to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″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