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How far is Kathmandu from Jiayuguan?

The distance between Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 3 minutes.

Jiayuguan Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1120
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1803
Kilometers
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974
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Jiayuguan to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1120.302 miles
  • 1802.951 kilometers
  • 973.516 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
  • 1120.800 miles
  • 1803.753 kilometers
  • 973.949 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 Jiayuguan to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Jiayuguan Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Jiayuguan to Kathmandu generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiayuguan to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Jiayuguan Airport
City: Jiayuguan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JGN
ICAO Code: ZLJQ
Coordinates: 39°51′24″N, 98°20′29″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