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Distance from Tokyo to Kabul

Straight line

6,282 km
3,903 mi · 3,392 NM

By road

7,030 km
4,368 mi

Travel time

93 h 57 min
flight ≈ 8 h 21 min

Direction

WNW 291°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Kabul?

Tokyo (Japan) and Kabul (Afghanistan) are very far apart: 6,282 km in a straight line, that is 3,903 miles or 3,392 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Kabul is 7,030 km (4,368 miles), about 93 h 57 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Kabul lies to the west (initial bearing 291°). The route crosses from Japan into Afghanistan. The halfway point is at 40.7280°, 104.1434°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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 Tokyo from Kabul?

By road it is 7,030 km (4,368 miles) from Tokyo to Kabul; in a straight line it is 6,282 km (3,903 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Kabul?

About 93 h 57 min on the fastest route (7,030 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kabul from Tokyo?

Kabul is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 291°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Kabul?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 21 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.