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How far is Kabul from Baku?

The distance between Baku (Heydar Aliyev International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1126 miles / 1812 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baku (GYD) to Kabul (KBL) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 21 minutes.

Heydar Aliyev International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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1126
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1812
Kilometers
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978
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Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Baku to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1125.835 miles
  • 1811.856 kilometers
  • 978.324 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
  • 1123.805 miles
  • 1808.588 kilometers
  • 976.560 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 Baku to Kabul?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Baku 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 Baku to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Heydar Aliyev International Airport
City: Baku
Country: Azerbaijan Flag of Azerbaijan
IATA Code: GYD
ICAO Code: UBBB
Coordinates: 40°28′2″N, 50°2′48″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

Airlines flying from Baku (GYD) to Kabul (KBL)

Ariana Afghan Airlines