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Distance from Mashhad to Kabul

Straight line

894 km
556 mi · 483 NM

By road

1,443 km
897 mi

Travel time

20 h 6 min
flight ≈ 1 h 37 min

Direction

E 100°
initial bearing

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How far is Mashhad from Kabul?

Mashhad (Iran) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are quite far apart: 894 km in a straight line, that is 556 miles or 483 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mashhad to Kabul is 1,443 km (897 miles), about 20 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 61% longer than the straight line.

From Mashhad, Kabul lies to the east (initial bearing 100°). The route crosses from Iran into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 35.5171°, 64.4236°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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 Mashhad from Kabul?

By road it is 1,443 km (897 miles) from Mashhad to Kabul; in a straight line it is 894 km (556 miles).

How long is the drive from Mashhad to Kabul?

About 20 h 6 min on the fastest route (1,443 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Mashhad?

Kabul is to the east of Mashhad, at an initial bearing of 100°.

How long is the flight from Mashhad to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 37 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.