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How far is Chiang Mai from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 1780 miles / 2864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 4 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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1060
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1706
Kilometers
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921
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 30 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1059.790 miles
  • 1705.567 kilometers
  • 920.932 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
  • 1060.076 miles
  • 1706.026 kilometers
  • 921.180 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 Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Chiang Mai generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 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 Kathmandu to Chiang Mai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

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 Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E