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How far is Kathmandu from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 3243 miles / 5219 kilometers / 2818 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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3243
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5219
Kilometers
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2818
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 38 min
Time Difference
3 h 45 min
CO2 emission
363 kg

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Distance from Cairo to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3243.131 miles
  • 5219.313 kilometers
  • 2818.203 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
  • 3237.026 miles
  • 5209.489 kilometers
  • 2812.899 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 Cairo to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Cairo to Kathmandu generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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