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How far is Kabul from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 3026 miles / 4871 kilometers / 2630 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kabul (KBL) is 5265 miles / 8474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 22 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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3026
Miles
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4871
Kilometers
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2630
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 13 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
337 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3026.392 miles
  • 4870.506 kilometers
  • 2629.863 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
  • 3031.160 miles
  • 4878.180 kilometers
  • 2634.006 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kabul generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination 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