How far is Kathmandu from Lijiang?
The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1554 miles / 2501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 27 minutes.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Lijiang to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 918.707 miles
- 1478.516 kilometers
- 798.335 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- 917.068 miles
- 1475.878 kilometers
- 796.910 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 Lijiang to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Lijiang to Kathmandu generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |