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How far is Leknes from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 3991 miles / 6423 kilometers / 3468 nautical miles.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Leknes Airport

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3991
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6423
Kilometers
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3468
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 3 min
Time Difference
4 h 45 min
CO2 emission
455 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3990.997 miles
  • 6422.887 kilometers
  • 3468.082 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
  • 3985.550 miles
  • 6414.121 kilometers
  • 3463.348 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 Leknes?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Leknes generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 004 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E