How far is Beijing from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers / 2257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Beijing (NAY) is 3417 miles / 5499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 2 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Kabul to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2597.865 miles
- 4180.858 kilometers
- 2257.483 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- 2592.009 miles
- 4171.434 kilometers
- 2252.394 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Kabul to Beijing generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 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 Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |