How far is Shymkent from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.

Distance from Moscow to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1703.903 miles
• 2742.167 kilometers
• 1480.652 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

• 1700.201 miles
• 2736.208 kilometers
• 1477.434 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 Moscow to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Shymkent?

The time difference between Moscow and Shymkent is 2 hours. Shymkent is 2 hours ahead of Moscow.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Moscow to Shymkent generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Shymkent

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

Airport information

Origin	Vnukovo International Airport
City:	Moscow
Country:	Russia
IATA Code:	VKO
ICAO Code:	UUWW
Coordinates:	55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E

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