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How far is Kabul from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kabul (KBL) is 2530 miles / 4071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 42 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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1119
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1801
Kilometers
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972
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1118.871 miles
  • 1800.649 kilometers
  • 972.273 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
  • 1118.929 miles
  • 1800.742 kilometers
  • 972.323 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 Abu Dhabi to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Kabul generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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