How far is Kabul from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2238 miles / 3602 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) is 2955 miles / 4756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 53 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Kabul International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Kabul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Kabul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2237.987 miles
- 3601.690 kilometers
- 1944.757 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- 2233.064 miles
- 3593.768 kilometers
- 1940.480 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 Istanbul to Kabul?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Kabul International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Kabul generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Kabul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |
Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL)
| Turkish Airlines |