Distance from Herāt to Kabul
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 874 metres: Kabul sits at 1,800 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Herāt926 mHerat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a major city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Herat Province and the Herat District. With an estimated p…
Kabul1,800 mKabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of th…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Herāt to Kabul?
It is 640 km in a straight line from Herāt to Kabul. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Herāt to Kabul?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 32 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Herāt to Kabul?
Around 10 h 40 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.