How far is Kabul from Gilgit?

The distance between Gilgit (Gilgit Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gilgit (GIL) to Kabul (KBL) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 47 minutes.

Distance from Gilgit to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 304.240 miles
• 489.627 kilometers
• 264.377 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

• 303.690 miles
• 488.741 kilometers
• 263.899 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 Gilgit to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Gilgit Airport to Kabul International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gilgit and Kabul?

The time difference between Gilgit and Kabul is 30 minutes. Kabul is 30 minutes behind Gilgit.

Flight carbon footprint between Gilgit Airport (GIL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Gilgit to Kabul generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gilgit to Kabul

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

Airport information

Origin	Gilgit Airport
City:	Gilgit
Country:	Pakistan
IATA Code:	GIL
ICAO Code:	OPGT
Coordinates:	35°55′7″N, 74°20′0″E

Destination	Kabul International Airport
City:	Kabul
Country:	Afghanistan
IATA Code:	KBL
ICAO Code:	OAKB
Coordinates:	34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E