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How far is Kathmandu from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7862 miles / 12653 kilometers / 6832 nautical miles.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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7862
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12653
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6832
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 23 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
978 kg

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Distance from Lexington to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7862.359 miles
  • 12653.241 kilometers
  • 6832.203 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
  • 7848.883 miles
  • 12631.552 kilometers
  • 6820.493 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 Lexington to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Lexington to Kathmandu generates about 978 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 978 kilograms equals 2 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lexington to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W
Destination 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