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How far is Kathmandu from Arbil?

The distance between Arbil (Erbil International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2482 miles / 3994 kilometers / 2157 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arbil (EBL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 3291 miles / 5296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 18 minutes.

Erbil International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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2482
Miles
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3994
Kilometers
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2157
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 11 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
273 kg

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Distance from Arbil to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.887 miles
  • 3994.210 kilometers
  • 2156.701 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
  • 2477.467 miles
  • 3987.096 kilometers
  • 2152.860 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 Arbil to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Arbil to Kathmandu generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arbil to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Erbil International Airport
City: Arbil
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: EBL
ICAO Code: ORER
Coordinates: 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″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