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How far is Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers / 1762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2868 miles / 4615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 4 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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2028
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3263
Kilometers
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1762
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 20 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
221 kg

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2027.728 miles
  • 3263.312 kilometers
  • 1762.047 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
  • 2033.880 miles
  • 3273.212 kilometers
  • 1767.393 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 Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kathmandu (KTM)

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Malaysia Airlines
Nepal Airlines