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How far is Ranchi from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Ranchi (Birsa Munda Airport) is 302 miles / 485 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ranchi (IXR) is 414 miles / 667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 33 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Birsa Munda Airport

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Distance from Kathmandu to Ranchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 301.669 miles
  • 485.489 kilometers
  • 262.143 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
  • 302.797 miles
  • 487.305 kilometers
  • 263.123 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 Ranchi?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Ranchi generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 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 Ranchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).

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 Birsa Munda Airport
City: Ranchi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXR
ICAO Code: VERC
Coordinates: 23°18′51″N, 85°19′18″E