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How far is Busan from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 2604 miles / 4191 kilometers / 2263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Busan (PUS) is 3941 miles / 6343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 19 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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2604
Miles
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4191
Kilometers
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2263
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 25 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
287 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2604.238 miles
  • 4191.114 kilometers
  • 2263.021 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
  • 2599.463 miles
  • 4183.430 kilometers
  • 2258.871 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Busan generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 634 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 Busan

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

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E