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How far is Kathmandu from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 10 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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737
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1186
Kilometers
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640
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 53 min
CO2 emission
129 kg

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Distance from Bangda to Kathmandu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangda to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.826 miles
  • 1185.807 kilometers
  • 640.284 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 735.689 miles
  • 1183.977 kilometers
  • 639.296 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bangda to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Bangda to Kathmandu generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E
Destination Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E