How far is Kabul from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1846 miles / 2971 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Kabul (KBL) is 2692 miles / 4332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 22 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Xining to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1845.811 miles
- 2970.545 kilometers
- 1603.966 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- 1841.707 miles
- 2963.939 kilometers
- 1600.399 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 Xining to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Xining to Kabul generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |