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How far is Kathmandu from Dhaka?

The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 411 miles / 661 kilometers / 357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 563 miles / 906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 29 minutes.

Shahjalal International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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Distance from Dhaka to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 411.002 miles
  • 661.444 kilometers
  • 357.151 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
  • 411.218 miles
  • 661.792 kilometers
  • 357.339 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 Dhaka to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Dhaka to Kathmandu generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 189 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dhaka to Kathmandu

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

Airport information

Origin Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″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 Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu (KTM)

Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Cathay Pacific
United Airways