How far is Biratnagar from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers / 125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 231 miles / 371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Biratnagar Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Biratnagar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. 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 Kathmandu to Biratnagar?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Biratnagar?
There is no time difference between Kathmandu and Biratnagar.
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Biratnagar 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 Kathmandu to Biratnagar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Biratnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Biratnagar |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | BIR |
| ICAO Code: | VNVT |
| Coordinates: | 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E |