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How far is Kathmandu from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1798 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2810 miles / 4523 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 53 minutes.

Chinggis Khaan International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1798
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2893
Kilometers
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1562
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 54 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
200 kg

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.720 miles
  • 2893.151 kilometers
  • 1562.176 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
  • 1797.890 miles
  • 2893.423 kilometers
  • 1562.324 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 Ulaanbaatar to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Kathmandu generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ulaanbaatar to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Chinggis Khaan International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UBN
ICAO Code: ZMCK
Coordinates: 47°38′48″N, 106°49′11″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