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How far is Khost from Sanming?

The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Khost (Khost Airport) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers / 2510 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Khost (KHT) is 4046 miles / 6512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 12 minutes.

Shaxian Airport – Khost Airport

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2888
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4648
Kilometers
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2510
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 58 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
321 kg

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Distance from Sanming to Khost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2888.199 miles
  • 4648.106 kilometers
  • 2509.776 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
  • 2882.976 miles
  • 4639.701 kilometers
  • 2505.238 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 Khost?

The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Khost Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Khost Airport (KHT)

On average, flying from Sanming to Khost generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 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 Khost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Khost Airport (KHT).

Airport information

Origin Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E
Destination Khost Airport
City: Khost
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KHT
ICAO Code: OAKS
Coordinates: 33°20′0″N, 69°57′7″E