How far is Kathmandu from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers / 897 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1693 miles / 2724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 31 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Simao to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1032.279 miles
- 1661.292 kilometers
- 897.026 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- 1031.105 miles
- 1659.403 kilometers
- 896.006 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 Simao to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Simao to Kathmandu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |