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How far is Istanbul from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 2235 miles / 3597 kilometers / 1942 nautical miles.

Kabul International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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2235
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3597
Kilometers
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1942
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 43 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
244 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2234.802 miles
  • 3596.565 kilometers
  • 1941.990 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
  • 2229.874 miles
  • 3588.634 kilometers
  • 1937.707 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Kabul to Istanbul generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kabul to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

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 Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E