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How far is Kathmandu from Biratnagar?

The distance between Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biratnagar (BIR) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.

Biratnagar Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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Distance from Biratnagar to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 144.147 miles
  • 231.983 kilometers
  • 125.261 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
  • 144.146 miles
  • 231.980 kilometers
  • 125.259 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 Biratnagar to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Biratnagar Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Biratnagar and Kathmandu?

There is no time difference between Biratnagar and Kathmandu.

Flight carbon footprint between Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Biratnagar to Kathmandu generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Biratnagar to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″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