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Distance from Petropavl to Shymkent

1,397km
2 h 27 minby plane
23 h 17 min🚗 by car
30 h 17 min🚌 by bus

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.

PetropavlPetropavl0 m

Petropavl is a city on the Ishim River in northern Kazakhstan close to the border with Russia. It is the capital of the North Kazakhstan Region and has a population of 218,956. The city is also known in Kazakh as Kyzy…

ShymkentShymkent0 m

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 Petropavl to Shymkent?

It is 1,397 km in a straight line from Petropavl to Shymkent. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Petropavl to Shymkent?

A direct flight takes about 2 h 27 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Petropavl to Shymkent?

Around 23 h 17 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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