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How far is Kabul from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Kabul (KBL) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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1025
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1649
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891
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Distance from Tehran to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.801 miles
  • 1649.257 kilometers
  • 890.528 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
  • 1022.544 miles
  • 1645.624 kilometers
  • 888.566 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 Tehran to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Tehran to Kabul generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IKA
ICAO Code: OIIE
Coordinates: 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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 Tehran (IKA) to Kabul (KBL)

Iran Aseman Airlines