How far is Chengdu from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 18 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1167.815 miles
- 1879.416 kilometers
- 1014.804 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- 1165.735 miles
- 1876.069 kilometers
- 1012.996 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Chengdu generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |