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How far is Kathmandu from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1222 miles / 1967 kilometers / 1062 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 57 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1222
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1967
Kilometers
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1062
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 48 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Bishkek to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1222.046 miles
  • 1966.692 kilometers
  • 1061.929 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
  • 1223.400 miles
  • 1968.871 kilometers
  • 1063.105 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 Bishkek to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Kathmandu generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bishkek to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″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