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How far is Kabul from Yan'an?

The distance between Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2256 miles / 3631 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yan'an (ENY) to Kabul (KBL) is 3175 miles / 5109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 23 minutes.

Yan'an Nanniwan Airport – Kabul International Airport

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2256
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3631
Kilometers
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1960
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 46 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
247 kg

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Distance from Yan'an to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2256.065 miles
  • 3630.785 kilometers
  • 1960.467 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
  • 2251.033 miles
  • 3622.686 kilometers
  • 1956.094 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 Yan'an to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Yan'an Nanniwan Airport to Kabul International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Yan'an to Kabul generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yan'an to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E
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