How far is Kabul from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Kabul (KBL) is 2247 miles / 3616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 13 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1501.385 miles
- 2416.245 kilometers
- 1304.668 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- 1499.948 miles
- 2413.932 kilometers
- 1303.419 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 Riyadh to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Kabul generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |