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Distance from Bangkok to Kabul

Straight line

3,900 km
2,423 mi · 2,106 NM

By road

5,412 km
3,363 mi

Travel time

66 h 7 min
flight ≈ 5 h 23 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Kabul?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 3,900 km in a straight line, that is 2,423 miles or 2,106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Kabul is 5,412 km (3,363 miles), about 66 h 7 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Thailand into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 24.9547°, 86.1566°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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 Bangkok from Kabul?

By road it is 5,412 km (3,363 miles) from Bangkok to Kabul; in a straight line it is 3,900 km (2,423 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Kabul?

About 66 h 7 min on the fastest route (5,412 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Bangkok?

Kabul is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 23 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.