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How far is Kathmandu from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers / 926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1401 miles / 2255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.

Chennai International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1066
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1715
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926
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Flight time duration
2 h 31 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1065.873 miles
  • 1715.357 kilometers
  • 926.219 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
  • 1069.893 miles
  • 1721.825 kilometers
  • 929.711 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 Chennai to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Chennai to Kathmandu generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E
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