How far is Kabul from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2926 miles / 4709 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Kabul (KBL) is 4081 miles / 6567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Sanming to Kabul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2925.948 miles
• 4708.857 kilometers
• 2542.579 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

• 2920.702 miles
• 4700.414 kilometers
• 2538.020 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 Sanming to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sanming and Kabul?

The time difference between Sanming and Kabul is 3 hours 30 minutes. Kabul is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Sanming.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Sanming to Kabul generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin	Shaxian Airport
City:	Sanming
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SQJ
ICAO Code:	ZSSM
Coordinates:	26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E

Destination	Kabul International Airport
City:	Kabul
Country:	Afghanistan
IATA Code:	KBL
ICAO Code:	OAKB
Coordinates:	34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E