How far is Kabul from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2241 miles / 3607 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Kabul (KBL) is 3171 miles / 5104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 11 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2241.422 miles
- 3607.218 kilometers
- 1947.742 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- 2236.513 miles
- 3599.318 kilometers
- 1943.476 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 Xi'an to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Kabul generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |