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How far is Altay from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Altay (AAT) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 0 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Altay Airport

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1391
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2238
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1209
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Distance from Kathmandu to Altay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.858 miles
  • 2238.369 kilometers
  • 1208.623 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
  • 1393.311 miles
  • 2242.317 kilometers
  • 1210.754 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 Kathmandu to Altay?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Altay Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Altay Airport (AAT)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Altay generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Altay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altay Airport
City: Altay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AAT
ICAO Code: ZWAT
Coordinates: 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E