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Distance from Mandalay to Kathmandu

Straight line

1,259 km
782 mi · 680 NM

By road

1,944 km
1,208 mi

Travel time

24 h 8 min
flight ≈ 2 h 4 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Mandalay from Kathmandu?

Mandalay (Myanmar (Burma)) and Kathmandu (Nepal) are quite far apart: 1,259 km in a straight line, that is 782 miles or 680 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mandalay to Kathmandu is 1,944 km (1,208 miles), about 24 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 54% longer than the straight line.

From Mandalay, Kathmandu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into Nepal. The halfway point is at 24.9348°, 90.8271°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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 Mandalay from Kathmandu?

By road it is 1,944 km (1,208 miles) from Mandalay to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 1,259 km (782 miles).

How long is the drive from Mandalay to Kathmandu?

About 24 h 8 min on the fastest route (1,944 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Mandalay?

Kathmandu is to the north-west of Mandalay, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Mandalay to Kathmandu?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 4 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.