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Distance from Ürümqi to Kabul

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

WSW 243°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Kabul?

Ürümqi (China) and Kabul (Afghanistan) 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 Ürümqi, Kabul lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from China into Afghanistan. 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 Ürümqi from Kabul?

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

In which direction is Kabul from Ürümqi?

Kabul is to the south-west of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 243°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Kabul?

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.