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How far is Shymkent from Taiyuan?

The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2285 miles / 3677 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 20 minutes.

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2285
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3677
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1986
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Distance from Taiyuan to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2284.967 miles
  • 3677.298 kilometers
  • 1985.582 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
  • 2279.428 miles
  • 3668.384 kilometers
  • 1980.769 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 Taiyuan to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Taiyuan to Shymkent generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taiyuan to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″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