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How far is Zurich from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4249 miles / 6838 kilometers / 3692 nautical miles.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Zurich Airport

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4249
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6838
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3692
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 32 min
Time Difference
4 h 45 min
CO2 emission
488 kg

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Distance from Kathmandu to Zurich

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4248.688 miles
  • 6837.601 kilometers
  • 3692.009 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
  • 4240.624 miles
  • 6824.623 kilometers
  • 3685.002 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 Zurich?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Zurich generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kathmandu to Zurich

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

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 Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E