How far is Kathmandu from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 4279 miles / 6887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Kathmandu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Kathmandu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3303.137 miles
- 5315.884 kilometers
- 2870.348 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- 3297.141 miles
- 5306.234 kilometers
- 2865.137 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 Istanbul to Kathmandu?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kathmandu?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Kathmandu generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Kathmandu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu (KTM)
| Turkish Airlines |