How far is Kabul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3034 miles / 4882 kilometers / 2636 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kabul (KBL) is 4067 miles / 6546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 3 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3033.661 miles
- 4882.205 kilometers
- 2636.180 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- 3027.382 miles
- 4872.098 kilometers
- 2630.723 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 Shanghai to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kabul generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 746 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |