How far is Kathmandu from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 5304 miles / 8535 kilometers / 4609 nautical miles.
OR Tambo International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5303.515 miles
- 8535.180 kilometers
- 4608.628 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- 5312.543 miles
- 8549.709 kilometers
- 4616.473 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 Johannesburg to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 10 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Kathmandu generates about 624 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 624 kilograms equals 1 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | OR Tambo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | JNB |
| ICAO Code: | FAOR |
| Coordinates: | 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |