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How far is Rajshahi from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Rajshahi (Shah Makhdum Airport) is 302 miles / 486 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Rajshahi (RJH) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 51 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Shah Makhdum Airport

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Distance from Kathmandu to Rajshahi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.231 miles
  • 486.394 kilometers
  • 262.632 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
  • 302.603 miles
  • 486.993 kilometers
  • 262.955 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 Rajshahi?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shah Makhdum Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Rajshahi generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 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 Rajshahi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shah Makhdum Airport
City: Rajshahi
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: RJH
ICAO Code: VGRJ
Coordinates: 24°26′13″N, 88°36′59″E