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How far is Kathmandu from Xichang?

The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1777 miles / 2859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 25 minutes.

Xichang Qingshan Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1029
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1656
Kilometers
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894
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Xichang to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1029.195 miles
  • 1656.329 kilometers
  • 894.346 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
  • 1027.296 miles
  • 1653.273 kilometers
  • 892.696 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 Xichang to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Xichang 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 Xichang to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″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