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How far is Kabul from Islamabad?

The distance between Islamabad (Islamabad International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 219 miles / 352 kilometers / 190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islamabad (ISB) to Kabul (KBL) is 279 miles / 449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 5 minutes.

Islamabad International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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Distance from Islamabad to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 218.799 miles
  • 352.122 kilometers
  • 190.131 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
  • 218.428 miles
  • 351.526 kilometers
  • 189.809 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 Islamabad to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Islamabad International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Islamabad International Airport (ISB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Islamabad to Kabul generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Islamabad to Kabul

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

Airport information

Origin Islamabad International Airport
City: Islamabad
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: ISB
ICAO Code: OPIS
Coordinates: 33°32′56″N, 72°49′32″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 Islamabad (ISB) to Kabul (KBL)

Pakistan International Airlines
Safi Airways