Distance from Karagandy to Shymkent
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Karaganda or Karagandy is a major city in central Kazakhstan and the capital of the Karaganda Region. It is the fifth-most populous city in the country, with a population of 497,777 as of the 2020 Census, marking an i…
Shymkent is a city in southern Kazakhstan, close to the border with Uzbekistan. For administration, it is one of three cities of republican significance in Kazakhstan, the others being Almaty and Astana.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Karagandy to Shymkent?
It is 876 km in a straight line from Karagandy to Shymkent. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Karagandy to Shymkent?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 49 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Karagandy to Shymkent?
Around 14 h 36 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.