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Distance from Kathmandu to Chengdu

Straight line

1,850 km
1,150 mi · 999 NM

By road

3,147 km
1,955 mi

Travel time

37 h 33 min
flight ≈ 2 h 49 min

Direction

ENE 75°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Chengdu?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Chengdu (China) are quite far apart: 1,850 km in a straight line, that is 1,150 miles or 999 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Chengdu is 3,147 km (1,955 miles), about 37 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 70% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Chengdu lies to the east (initial bearing 75°). The route crosses from Nepal into China. The halfway point is at 29.5131°, 94.5569°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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 Chengdu?

By road it is 3,147 km (1,955 miles) from Kathmandu to Chengdu; in a straight line it is 1,850 km (1,150 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Chengdu?

About 37 h 33 min on the fastest route (3,147 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chengdu from Kathmandu?

Chengdu is to the east of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 75°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Chengdu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 49 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.