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How far is Kathmandu from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2025 miles / 3260 kilometers / 1760 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2980 miles / 4796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 22 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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2025
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3260
Kilometers
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1760
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 20 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
220 kg

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Distance from Nanjing to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2025.445 miles
  • 3259.637 kilometers
  • 1760.063 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
  • 2021.712 miles
  • 3253.630 kilometers
  • 1756.820 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 Nanjing to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Kathmandu generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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