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Distance from Lahore to Kabul

Straight line

585 km
364 mi · 316 NM

By road

789 km
490 mi

Travel time

9 h 51 min
flight ≈ 1 h 14 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Lahore from Kabul?

Lahore (Pakistan) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are a medium distance apart: 585 km in a straight line, that is 364 miles or 316 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Lahore to Kabul is 789 km (490 miles), about 9 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.

From Lahore, Kabul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 33.0698°, 71.8052°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Lahore from Kabul?

By road it is 789 km (490 miles) from Lahore to Kabul; in a straight line it is 585 km (364 miles).

How long is the drive from Lahore to Kabul?

About 9 h 51 min on the fastest route (789 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Lahore?

Kabul is to the north-west of Lahore, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Lahore to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.