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How far is Tehran from Kabul?

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

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Tehran (IKA) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 59 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport

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1649
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Distance from Kabul to Tehran

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Tehran. 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 Kabul to Tehran?

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

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

On average, flying from Kabul to Tehran 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 Kabul to Tehran

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Kabul (KBL) to Tehran (IKA)

Iran Aseman Airlines