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How far is Seoul from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 3162 miles / 5089 kilometers / 2748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Seoul (ICN) is 4233 miles / 6812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 16 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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3162
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5089
Kilometers
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2748
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 29 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
354 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)
  • 3162.076 miles
  • 5088.868 kilometers
  • 2747.769 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
  • 3154.955 miles
  • 5077.408 kilometers
  • 2741.581 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 Incheon International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Kabul to Seoul generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E