How far is Kabul from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2606 miles / 4193 kilometers / 2264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Kabul (KBL) is 3399 miles / 5470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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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)- 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 Beijing to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Beijing to Kabul 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 Beijing to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |