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Distance from Kathmandu to Mumbai

Straight line

1,589 km
987 mi · 858 NM

By road

2,005 km
1,246 mi

Travel time

23 h 55 min
flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

SW 236°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Mumbai?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Mumbai (India) are quite far apart: 1,589 km in a straight line, that is 987 miles or 858 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Mumbai is 2,005 km (1,246 miles), about 23 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Mumbai lies to the south-west (initial bearing 236°). The route crosses from Nepal into India. The halfway point is at 23.5106°, 78.8979°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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 Mumbai?

By road it is 2,005 km (1,246 miles) from Kathmandu to Mumbai; in a straight line it is 1,589 km (987 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Mumbai?

About 23 h 55 min on the fastest route (2,005 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mumbai from Kathmandu?

Mumbai is to the south-west of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 236°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 29 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.