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How far is Kathmandu from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers / 1698 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2889 miles / 4649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 42 minutes.

Beijing Daxing International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1954
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3145
Kilometers
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1698
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
213 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)
  • 1954.127 miles
  • 3144.863 kilometers
  • 1698.090 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
  • 1951.527 miles
  • 3140.678 kilometers
  • 1695.830 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 Daxing International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Beijing to Kathmandu generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″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