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How far is Kathmandu from Tachileik?

The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1045 miles / 1682 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tachileik (THL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 53 minutes.

Tachilek Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1045
Miles
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1682
Kilometers
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908
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 28 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Tachileik to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1044.996 miles
  • 1681.758 kilometers
  • 908.077 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
  • 1044.567 miles
  • 1681.068 kilometers
  • 907.704 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 Tachileik to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Tachileik to Kathmandu generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tachileik to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″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