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How far is Kabul from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3639 miles / 5856 kilometers / 3162 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Kabul International Airport

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3639
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5856
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3162
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 23 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
412 kg

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Distance from Edinburgh to Kabul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3638.866 miles
  • 5856.187 kilometers
  • 3162.088 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3630.814 miles
  • 5843.229 kilometers
  • 3155.091 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Kabul generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E