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How far is Ankara from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Ankara (Ankara Esenboğa Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Ankara (ESB) is 2724 miles / 4384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 43 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Ankara Esenboğa Airport

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2016
Miles
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3245
Kilometers
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1752
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 19 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
219 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Ankara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.150 miles
  • 3244.679 kilometers
  • 1751.987 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
  • 2011.729 miles
  • 3237.564 kilometers
  • 1748.145 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 Kabul to Ankara?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)

On average, flying from Kabul to Ankara generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Ankara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ankara Esenboğa Airport
City: Ankara
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ESB
ICAO Code: LTAC
Coordinates: 40°7′41″N, 32°59′42″E

Airlines flying from Kabul (KBL) to Ankara (ESB)

Ariana Afghan Airlines