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How far is Kathmandu from Kengtung?

The distance between Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1000 miles / 1609 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kengtung (KET) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1675 miles / 2695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 9 minutes.

Kengtung Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1609
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869
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Flight time duration
2 h 23 min
CO2 emission
151 kg

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Distance from Kengtung to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.058 miles
  • 1609.438 kilometers
  • 869.027 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
  • 999.445 miles
  • 1608.451 kilometers
  • 868.494 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Kengtung Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kengtung Airport (KET) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Kengtung to Kathmandu generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Kathmandu

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

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 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