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How far is Biratnagar from Kengtung?

The distance between Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 860 miles / 1383 kilometers / 747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kengtung (KET) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 13 minutes.

Kengtung Airport – Biratnagar Airport

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Distance from Kengtung to Biratnagar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kengtung to Biratnagar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 859.611 miles
  • 1383.411 kilometers
  • 746.982 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
  • 859.011 miles
  • 1382.445 kilometers
  • 746.461 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 Kengtung to Biratnagar?

The estimated flight time from Kengtung Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kengtung Airport (KET) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)

On average, flying from Kengtung to Biratnagar generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kengtung to Biratnagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kengtung Airport (KET) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).

Airport information

Origin Kengtung Airport
City: Kengtung
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: KET
ICAO Code: VYKG
Coordinates: 21°18′5″N, 99°38′9″E
Destination Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E