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How far is Kathmandu from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7617 miles / 12259 kilometers / 6619 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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7617
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12259
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6619
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 55 min
Time Difference
11 h 45 min
CO2 emission
943 kg

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Distance from Chicago to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7617.396 miles
  • 12259.010 kilometers
  • 6619.336 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
  • 7603.553 miles
  • 12236.732 kilometers
  • 6607.307 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 Chicago to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kathmandu generates about 943 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 943 kilograms equals 2 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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