How far is Kabul from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3006 miles / 4838 kilometers / 2612 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kabul (KBL) is 4035 miles / 6494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 31 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 3006.173 miles
- 4837.966 kilometers
- 2612.293 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- 2999.944 miles
- 4827.942 kilometers
- 2606.880 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kabul generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |