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How far is Burqin from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) is 1418 miles / 2283 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Burqin (KJI) is 2072 miles / 3335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 46 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Burqin Kanas Airport

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1418
Miles
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2283
Kilometers
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1233
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 11 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
174 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Burqin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1418.419 miles
  • 2282.724 kilometers
  • 1232.572 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
  • 1420.906 miles
  • 2286.726 kilometers
  • 1234.733 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 Burqin?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Burqin Kanas Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Burqin generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Burqin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).

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 Burqin Kanas Airport
City: Burqin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KJI
ICAO Code: ZWKN
Coordinates: 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E