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How far is Nanjing from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 2856 miles / 4596 kilometers / 2482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Nanjing (NKG) is 3873 miles / 6233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 54 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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2856
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4596
Kilometers
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2482
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 54 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
317 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2855.720 miles
  • 4595.837 kilometers
  • 2481.553 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
  • 2849.742 miles
  • 4586.215 kilometers
  • 2476.358 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Kabul to Nanjing generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E