How far is Putao from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Putao (PBU) is 1361 miles / 2191 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 42 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Putao Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Putao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Putao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.960 miles
- 1192.460 kilometers
- 643.877 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- 739.608 miles
- 1190.284 kilometers
- 642.702 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 Putao?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Putao?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Putao Airport (PBU)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Putao generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Putao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Putao Airport (PBU).
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 | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |