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Distance from Kathmandu to Ürümqi

Straight line

1,798 km
1,117 mi · 971 NM

By road

3,404 km
2,115 mi

Travel time

44 h 3 min
flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Ürümqi?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Ürümqi (China) are quite far apart: 1,798 km in a straight line, that is 1,117 miles or 971 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Ürümqi is 3,404 km (2,115 miles), about 44 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 89% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Ürümqi lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Nepal into China. The halfway point is at 35.7566°, 86.3445°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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 Ürümqi?

By road it is 3,404 km (2,115 miles) from Kathmandu to Ürümqi; in a straight line it is 1,798 km (1,117 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Ürümqi?

About 44 h 3 min on the fastest route (3,404 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Ürümqi from Kathmandu?

Ürümqi is to the north of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Ürümqi?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 45 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.