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How far is Kathmandu from Tehran?

The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2076 miles / 3340 kilometers / 1804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2751 miles / 4428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 42 minutes.

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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2076
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3340
Kilometers
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1804
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 25 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
226 kg

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Distance from Tehran to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2075.668 miles
  • 3340.464 kilometers
  • 1803.706 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
  • 2072.115 miles
  • 3334.746 kilometers
  • 1800.619 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 Tehran to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Tehran to Kathmandu generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport
City: Tehran
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: IKA
ICAO Code: OIIE
Coordinates: 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″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