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How far is Wonsan from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Wonsan (Wonsan Kalma International Airport) is 2534 miles / 4078 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Wonsan (WOS) is 3683 miles / 5928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 34 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Wonsan Kalma International Airport

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2534
Miles
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4078
Kilometers
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2202
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 17 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
279 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Wonsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2533.943 miles
  • 4077.985 kilometers
  • 2201.936 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
  • 2529.701 miles
  • 4071.159 kilometers
  • 2198.250 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 Wonsan?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Wonsan Kalma International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Wonsan generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 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 Wonsan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS).

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 Wonsan Kalma International Airport
City: Wonsan
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: WOS
ICAO Code: ZKWS
Coordinates: 39°10′0″N, 127°29′9″E