How far is Shanghai from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3497 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shanghai (SHA) is 3135 miles / 5046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 10 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2172.695 miles
- 3496.614 kilometers
- 1888.021 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- 2168.649 miles
- 3490.102 kilometers
- 1884.504 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Shanghai generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |