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Distance from Kabul to Nanjing

Straight line

4,582 km
2,847 mi · 2,474 NM

By road

6,002 km
3,729 mi

Travel time

70 h 12 min
flight ≈ 6 h 14 min

Direction

E 79°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Nanjing?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 4,582 km in a straight line, that is 2,847 miles or 2,474 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kabul to Nanjing is 6,002 km (3,729 miles), about 70 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Kabul, Nanjing lies to the east (initial bearing 79°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 35.8846°, 94.3494°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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 Kabul from Nanjing?

By road it is 6,002 km (3,729 miles) from Kabul to Nanjing; in a straight line it is 4,582 km (2,847 miles).

How long is the drive from Kabul to Nanjing?

About 70 h 12 min on the fastest route (6,002 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanjing from Kabul?

Nanjing is to the east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 79°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 14 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.