Distance from Balkh to Shymkent

The distance between Balkh, Afghanistan and Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 658 kilometers (409 miles).

Balkh, Afghanistan

Shymkent, Kazakhstan

From Balkh to Shymkent, the straight-line distance is 658 kilometers, heading north. Balkh is at 348 meters above sea level, while Shymkent is at 513 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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Balkh, Afghanistan

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Kabul

Coordinates: 36.7564° N 66.8972° E

Elevation: 348 m (1,142 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR)
  • Termez Airport (TMJ)
  • Konduz Airport (UND)
  • Maimana Airport (MMZ)
  • Qurghonteppa International Airport (KQT)
Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Almaty

Coordinates: 42.3° N 69.6° E

Elevation: 513 m (1,683 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
  • Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
  • Taraz Airport (DMB)
  • Namangan Airport (NMA)
  • Khudjand International Airport (LBD)

Other distances from Balkh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Balkh to Kabul 322 km
From Balkh to Herāt 503 km
From Balkh to Mazār-e Sharīf 20 km
From Balkh to Kandahār 581 km
From Balkh to Kunduz 175 km

Other distances from Shymkent

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Shymkent to Almaty 608 km
From Shymkent to Aktobe 1,300 km
From Shymkent to Taraz 160 km
From Shymkent to Kyzylorda 435 km
From Shymkent to Astana 997 km

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