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How far is Sibu from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 2482 miles / 3994 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Sibu Airport

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2482
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3994
Kilometers
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2156
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 11 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
273 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Sibu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.599 miles
  • 3993.747 kilometers
  • 2156.451 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
  • 2485.801 miles
  • 4000.509 kilometers
  • 2160.102 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 Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Sibu Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Sibu generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Sibu

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

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 Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E