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How far is Taplejung from Kathmandu?

The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 145 miles / 234 kilometers / 126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 370 miles / 595 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.

Tribhuvan International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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Distance from Kathmandu to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 145.366 miles
  • 233.944 kilometers
  • 126.320 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
  • 145.120 miles
  • 233.549 kilometers
  • 126.106 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Taplejung?

There is no time difference between Kathmandu and Taplejung.

Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Kathmandu to Taplejung 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 Taplejung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ).

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E