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How far is Kathmandu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1974 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 15 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1974
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3176
Kilometers
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1715
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Beijing to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.605 miles
  • 3176.209 kilometers
  • 1715.016 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
  • 1971.061 miles
  • 3172.115 kilometers
  • 1712.805 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 Beijing to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Beijing to Kathmandu generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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