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How far is Kathmandu from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7938 miles / 12775 kilometers / 6898 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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7938
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12775
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6898
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 31 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
989 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7937.759 miles
  • 12774.585 kilometers
  • 6897.724 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
  • 7924.505 miles
  • 12753.255 kilometers
  • 6886.207 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 Raleigh to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 15 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kathmandu generates about 989 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 989 kilograms equals 2 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination 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