Distance from Herāt to Kandahār
How far is it from Herāt to Kandahār? About 278 mi in a straight line and 339 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Herāt and Kandahār are about 278 mi (447 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 339 mi (545 km), a drive of about 6 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 1 min.
| Straight-line distance | 278 mi / 447 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 339 mi / 545 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $42 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 32.993, 63.982 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Herāt to Kandahār is about 278 mi (447 km) in a straight line, and roughly 339 mi (545 km) by road.