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Distance from Dhaka to Kathmandu

Straight line

675 km
420 mi · 365 NM

By road

934 km
580 mi

Travel time

12 h 43 min
flight ≈ 1 h 21 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Kathmandu?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are quite far apart: 675 km in a straight line, that is 420 miles or 365 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Kathmandu is 934 km (580 miles), about 12 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Dhaka, Kathmandu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Nepal. The halfway point is at 25.7281°, 87.9067°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dhaka from Kathmandu?

By road it is 934 km (580 miles) from Dhaka to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 675 km (420 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Kathmandu?

About 12 h 43 min on the fastest route (934 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Dhaka?

Kathmandu is to the north-west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 21 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.