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How far is Kathmandu from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1140 miles / 1835 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1941 miles / 3123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 42 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1140
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1835
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991
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Chengdu to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1139.930 miles
  • 1834.539 kilometers
  • 990.572 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
  • 1137.930 miles
  • 1831.320 kilometers
  • 988.834 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 Chengdu to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Kathmandu generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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

Airlines flying from Chengdu (CTU) to Kathmandu (KTM)

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