How far is Kathmandu from Chengdu?
The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1967 miles / 3165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 8 minutes.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Chengdu to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chengdu to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1167.815 miles
- 1879.416 kilometers
- 1014.804 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- 1165.735 miles
- 1876.069 kilometers
- 1012.996 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 Chengdu to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Chengdu to Kathmandu generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |