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How far is Kathmandu from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2758 miles / 4438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 56 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1977
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3182
Kilometers
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1718
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Shantou to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.288 miles
  • 3182.137 kilometers
  • 1718.217 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
  • 1974.087 miles
  • 3176.985 kilometers
  • 1715.435 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 Shantou to Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Shantou to Kathmandu generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shantou to Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E
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