How far is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2173 miles / 3497 kilometers / 1888 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 3135 miles / 5046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 8 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 2172.695 miles
- 3496.614 kilometers
- 1888.021 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- 2168.649 miles
- 3490.102 kilometers
- 1884.504 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Kathmandu generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |