Distance from Beijing to Kathmandu
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How far is Beijing from Kathmandu?
Beijing (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are very far apart: 3,158 km in a straight line, that is 1,963 miles or 1,705 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Beijing to Kathmandu is 4,636 km (2,881 miles), about 54 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.
From Beijing, Kathmandu lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. The halfway point is at 34.7923°, 99.7186°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 27 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Beijing
- Beijing – Tianjin 108 km
- Beijing – Tangshan 156 km
- Beijing – Datong 265 km
- Beijing – Shijiazhuang 266 km
- Beijing – Jinan 364 km
- Beijing – Zibo 376 km
- Beijing – Taiyuan 402 km
- Beijing – Handan 404 km
- Beijing – Tai’an 419 km
Other distances from Kathmandu
- Kathmandu – Patna 235 km
- Kathmandu – Varanasi 351 km
- Kathmandu – Allahābād 427 km
- Kathmandu – Lucknow 445 km
- Kathmandu – Kanpur 511 km
- Kathmandu – Hāora 645 km
- Kathmandu – Kolkata 648 km
- Kathmandu – Dhaka 676 km
- Kathmandu – Khulna 691 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from Kathmandu?
By road it is 4,636 km (2,881 miles) from Beijing to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 3,158 km (1,963 miles).
How long is the drive from Beijing to Kathmandu?
About 54 h 6 min on the fastest route (4,636 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Kathmandu from Beijing?
Kathmandu is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 254°.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Kathmandu?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 27 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.