How far is Kathmandu from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7593 miles / 12219 kilometers / 6598 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7592.844 miles
- 12219.498 kilometers
- 6598.001 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- 7579.352 miles
- 12197.784 kilometers
- 6586.277 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 San Francisco to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 14 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Kathmandu generates about 939 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 939 kilograms equals 2 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |