How far is Kabul from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 6943 miles / 11174 kilometers / 6034 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 6943.446 miles
- 11174.394 kilometers
- 6033.690 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- 6928.800 miles
- 11150.822 kilometers
- 6020.962 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 Washington Dulles International 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Kabul generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 867 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |