Distance from London to Kabul
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How far is London from Kabul?
London (United Kingdom) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 5,720 km in a straight line, that is 3,554 miles or 3,089 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Kabul is 7,699 km (4,784 miles), about 89 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 35% longer than the straight line.
From London, Kabul lies to the east (initial bearing 81°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 48.4689°, 40.0220°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Kabul
- Kabul – Peshawar 229 km
- Kabul – Rawalpindi 372 km
- Kabul – Faisalabad 503 km
- Kabul – Multan 528 km
- Kabul – Gujranwala 535 km
- Kabul – Lahore 585 km
- Kabul – Amritsar 622 km
- Kabul – Ludhiāna 743 km
- Kabul – Tashkent 749 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Kabul?
By road it is 7,699 km (4,784 miles) from London to Kabul; in a straight line it is 5,720 km (3,554 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Kabul?
About 89 h 19 min on the fastest route (7,699 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kabul from London?
Kabul is to the east of London, at an initial bearing of 81°.
How long is the flight from London to Kabul?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 39 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.