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How far is Kathmandu from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers / 926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 43 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1066
Miles
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1715
Kilometers
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926
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 31 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1065.682 miles
  • 1715.049 kilometers
  • 926.052 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
  • 1064.575 miles
  • 1713.267 kilometers
  • 925.090 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 Kabul to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Kabul to Kathmandu generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″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