How far is Xining from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1846 miles / 2971 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Xining (XNN) is 2694 miles / 4336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 33 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Kabul to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1845.811 miles
- 2970.545 kilometers
- 1603.966 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- 1841.707 miles
- 2963.939 kilometers
- 1600.399 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Kabul to Xining generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
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 | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |