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How far is Kathmandu from Sanya?

The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2604 miles / 4190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 21 minutes.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1659
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2670
Kilometers
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1442
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 38 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Sanya to Kathmandu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanya to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1659.000 miles
  • 2669.901 kilometers
  • 1441.631 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
  • 1657.730 miles
  • 2667.858 kilometers
  • 1440.528 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 Sanya to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Sanya to Kathmandu generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanya to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″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