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Distance from Kathmandu to Bangkok

Straight line

2,206 km
1,371 mi · 1,191 NM

By road

3,304 km
2,053 mi

Travel time

40 h 35 min
flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

SE 132°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Bangkok?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Bangkok (Thailand) are quite far apart: 2,206 km in a straight line, that is 1,371 miles or 1,191 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Bangkok is 3,304 km (2,053 miles), about 40 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 50% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Bangkok lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Nepal into Thailand. The halfway point is at 20.8949°, 93.2644°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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 Kathmandu from Bangkok?

By road it is 3,304 km (2,053 miles) from Kathmandu to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 2,206 km (1,371 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Bangkok?

About 40 h 35 min on the fastest route (3,304 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Kathmandu?

Bangkok is to the south-east of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 132°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 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.