How far is Kathmandu from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1093 miles / 1760 kilometers / 950 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 16 minutes.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1093.318 miles
- 1759.524 kilometers
- 950.067 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- 1091.547 miles
- 1756.675 kilometers
- 948.529 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 Kunming to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Kunming to Kathmandu generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| Destination | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
Airlines flying from Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM)
| China Eastern Airlines |