How far is Kabul from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 6939 miles / 11167 kilometers / 6030 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6938.695 miles
- 11166.747 kilometers
- 6029.561 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- 6924.065 miles
- 11143.202 kilometers
- 6016.848 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 Washington D.C. to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Kabul International Airport is 13 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kabul generates about 846 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 846 kilograms equals 1 866 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |