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How far is Kabul from Samarkand?

The distance between Samarkand (Samarkand International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers / 326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Samarkand (SKD) to Kabul (KBL) is 529 miles / 852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 32 minutes.

Samarkand International Airport – Kabul International Airport

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Distance from Samarkand to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 374.813 miles
  • 603.204 kilometers
  • 325.704 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
  • 375.367 miles
  • 604.094 kilometers
  • 326.185 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 Samarkand to Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Samarkand International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Samarkand to Kabul generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Samarkand to Kabul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Samarkand International Airport (SKD) and Kabul International Airport (KBL).

Airport information

Origin Samarkand International Airport
City: Samarkand
Country: Uzbekistan Flag of Uzbekistan
IATA Code: SKD
ICAO Code: UTSS
Coordinates: 39°42′1″N, 66°59′1″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