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How far is Beijing from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 2606 miles / 4193 kilometers / 2264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Beijing (PEK) is 3413 miles / 5492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 51 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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2606
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4193
Kilometers
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2264
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 26 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
288 kg

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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)
  • 2605.661 miles
  • 4193.405 kilometers
  • 2264.258 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
  • 2599.789 miles
  • 4183.955 kilometers
  • 2259.155 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 Capital International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Kabul to Beijing generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 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 Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E