How far is Istanbul from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 3275 miles / 5270 kilometers / 2846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (SAW) is 4843 miles / 7794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 6 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3274.544 miles
- 5269.868 kilometers
- 2845.501 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- 3268.592 miles
- 5260.289 kilometers
- 2840.329 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | SAW |
| ICAO Code: | LTFJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E |