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Distance from Kathmandu to Yangon

Straight line

1,642 km
1,020 mi · 887 NM

By road

2,581 km
1,604 mi

Travel time

31 h 52 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

SE 135°
initial bearing

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How far is Kathmandu from Yangon?

Kathmandu (Nepal) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 1,642 km in a straight line, that is 1,020 miles or 887 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kathmandu to Yangon is 2,581 km (1,604 miles), about 31 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Kathmandu, Yangon lies to the south-east (initial bearing 135°). The route crosses from Nepal into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 22.3434°, 90.9504°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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 Yangon?

By road it is 2,581 km (1,604 miles) from Kathmandu to Yangon; in a straight line it is 1,642 km (1,020 miles).

How long is the drive from Kathmandu to Yangon?

About 31 h 52 min on the fastest route (2,581 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Yangon from Kathmandu?

Yangon is to the south-east of Kathmandu, at an initial bearing of 135°.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 33 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.