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How far is Kathmandu from Pokhara?

The distance between Pokhara (Pokhara Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers / 79 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pokhara (PKR) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 6 minutes.

Pokhara Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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Distance from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 91.080 miles
  • 146.579 kilometers
  • 79.146 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
  • 90.981 miles
  • 146.419 kilometers
  • 79.060 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 Pokhara to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Pokhara Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pokhara and Kathmandu?

There is no time difference between Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Flight carbon footprint between Pokhara Airport (PKR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Pokhara to Kathmandu generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 85 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Pokhara Airport
City: Pokhara
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PKR
ICAO Code: VNPK
Coordinates: 28°12′3″N, 83°58′55″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