How far are Kazakhstan's cities from the sea?
Of the 3 cities in Kazakhstan MapGO measured, Almaty is the farthest from the sea (1,884 km (1,170 miles)) and Shymkent the closest (1,328 km (825 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | Almaty | 1,884 km (1,170 miles) | Far inland |
| Astana | Aqmola | 1,423 km (884 miles) | Far inland |
| Shymkent | South Kazakhstan | 1,328 km (825 miles) | Far inland |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Kazakhstan is farthest from the sea?
Of the 3 cities measured, Almaty is the farthest from the coast: 1,884 km (1,170 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Kazakhstan is closest to the sea?
Shymkent, 1,328 km (825 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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