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Distance from Almaty to Kabul

Straight line

1,179 km
732 mi · 636 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 58 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Almaty from Kabul?

Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are quite far apart: 1,179 km in a straight line, that is 732 miles or 636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Almaty, Kabul lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from Kazakhstan into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 38.9564°, 72.8114°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Almaty from Kabul?

The straight-line distance between Almaty and Kabul is 1,179 km (732 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kabul from Almaty?

Kabul is to the south-west of Almaty, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Almaty to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 58 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.