How far is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 3178 miles / 5114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 42 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.640 miles
- 3541.586 kilometers
- 1912.304 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- 2196.537 miles
- 3534.983 kilometers
- 1908.738 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 Shanghai to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kathmandu generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |