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How far is Datong from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 1816 miles / 2923 kilometers / 1578 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Datong (DAT) is 2491 miles / 4009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 27 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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1816
Miles
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2923
Kilometers
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1578
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 56 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
201 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1816.406 miles
  • 2923.222 kilometers
  • 1578.414 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
  • 1814.343 miles
  • 2919.903 kilometers
  • 1576.621 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Datong generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E