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Distance from Kabul to Ürümqi

Straight line

1,890 km
1,174 mi · 1,020 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 52 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Kabul from Ürümqi?

Kabul (Afghanistan) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 1,890 km in a straight line, that is 1,174 miles or 1,020 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Kabul, Ürümqi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from Afghanistan into China. The halfway point is at 39.5278°, 77.7725°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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 Ürümqi?

The straight-line distance between Kabul and Ürümqi is 1,890 km (1,174 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Kabul?

Ürümqi is to the north-east of Kabul, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Kabul to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 52 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.