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How far is Kabul from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3207 miles / 5161 kilometers / 2786 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Kabul International Airport

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3207
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5161
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2786
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 34 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
359 kg

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Distance from Zurich to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3206.606 miles
  • 5160.532 kilometers
  • 2786.464 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
  • 3199.395 miles
  • 5148.928 kilometers
  • 2780.199 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 Zurich to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Zurich to Kabul generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 791 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Kabul

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
Destination Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E