How far is Istanbul from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (SAW) is 2916 miles / 4693 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 25 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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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)- 2209.102 miles
- 3555.205 kilometers
- 1919.657 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- 2204.235 miles
- 3547.372 kilometers
- 1915.428 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Kabul to Istanbul generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |