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How far is Pokhara from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Pokhara (Pokhara Airport) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers / 79 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Pokhara (PKR) is 127 miles / 205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 4 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Pokhara Airport

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Distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 91.080 miles
  • 146.579 kilometers
  • 79.146 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
  • 90.981 miles
  • 146.419 kilometers
  • 79.060 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 Pokhara?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Pokhara Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Pokhara?

There is no time difference between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Pokhara Airport (PKR)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 85 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 Pokhara

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

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 Pokhara Airport
City: Pokhara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PKR
ICAO Code: VNPK
Coordinates: 28°12′3″N, 83°58′55″E