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How far is Kabul from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3093 miles / 4978 kilometers / 2688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pyongyang (FNJ) to Kabul (KBL) is 4048 miles / 6514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 26 minutes.

Pyongyang International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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3093
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4978
Kilometers
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2688
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 21 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
345 kg

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Distance from Pyongyang to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3092.923 miles
  • 4977.577 kilometers
  • 2687.676 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
  • 3085.896 miles
  • 4966.268 kilometers
  • 2681.570 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 Pyongyang to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Kabul generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pyongyang to Kabul

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

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″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