How far is Kabul from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2856 miles / 4596 kilometers / 2482 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Kabul (KBL) is 3872 miles / 6232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 49 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Kabul. 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 Nanjing to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Kabul 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 Nanjing to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |