Distance from Olean to Kandahār

🇺🇸 Olean, United States🇦🇫 Kandahār, Afghanistan

Olean → Kandahār
11,038 km
6,859 miles · 5,960 nautical miles
OleanKandahār
14 h 13 min
Flight (if direct)
6 d 15 h
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (30°)
+9.5 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 11,038 km (6,859 miles), the route from Olean to Kandahār is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 14 h 13 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Aleutians West Census Area, United States.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance11,038 km / 6,859 mi / 5,960 nmi
Estimated road distance14,349 km / 8,916 mi
Estimated flight time14 h 13 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time6 d 15 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing30° — north-northeast
Geographic midpointNear Aleutians West Census Area, United States
Time differenceKandahār is +9:30 (UTC-05:00 → UTC+04:30)
Olean coordinates42.0776, -78.4297
Kandahār coordinates31.6133, 65.7101

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Olean and Kandahār — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Kandahār from Olean?
Kandahār is 11,038 km (6,859 miles) from Olean measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 14,349 km (8,916 mi).
How long is the flight from Olean to Kandahār?
If a direct flight operates between Olean and Kandahār, it would take approximately 14 h 13 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Olean and Kandahār?
Kandahār has 9.5 hours ahead of Olean. Olean uses UTC-05:00 and Kandahār uses UTC+04:30.
What is the halfway point between Olean and Kandahār?
The geographic midpoint between Olean and Kandahār is near Aleutians West Census Area, United States, roughly 5,519 km from each city.
In which direction is Kandahār from Olean?
Kandahār lies to the north-northeast of Olean, at an initial bearing of 30°.