How far is Istanbul from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST) is 4878 miles / 7851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 38 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Istanbul Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Istanbul. 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 Kathmandu to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul 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 Kathmandu to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
Airlines flying from Kathmandu (KTM) to Istanbul (IST)
| Turkish Airlines |