How far is Tachileik from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tachileik (THL) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 29 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Tachilek Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Tachileik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1044.996 miles
- 1681.758 kilometers
- 908.077 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- 1044.567 miles
- 1681.068 kilometers
- 907.704 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 Tachileik?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Tachileik?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tachilek Airport (THL)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Tachileik generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Tachileik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Tachilek Airport (THL).
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 | Tachilek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tachileik |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | THL |
| ICAO Code: | VYTL |
| Coordinates: | 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E |