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How far is Kabul from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers / 2257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Kabul (KBL) is 3408 miles / 5485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 37 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Kabul International Airport

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2598
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4181
Kilometers
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2257
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 25 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
287 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Kabul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Kabul. 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 Beijing to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Kabul International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Kabul 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 Beijing to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E
Destination 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