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How far is Seoul from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Seoul (GMP) is 4214 miles / 6781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 48 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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3179
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5116
Kilometers
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2762
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 31 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
356 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3179.002 miles
  • 5116.107 kilometers
  • 2762.477 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
  • 3171.838 miles
  • 5104.578 kilometers
  • 2756.252 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 Kabul to Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Kabul to Seoul generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E