Driving Time from Samarkand to Shymkent
Driving from Samarkand to Shymkent is about 279 mi and takes roughly 5 hr. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Samarkand and Shymkent are about 229 mi (368 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 279 mi (449 km), a drive of about 5 hr. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 55 min.
| Straight-line distance | 229 mi / 368 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 279 mi / 449 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 55 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $35 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.985, 68.253 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Samarkand to Shymkent is about 229 mi (368 km) in a straight line, and roughly 279 mi (449 km) by road.