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Distance from Mumbai to Kathmandu

Straight line

1,589 km
987 mi · 858 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 29 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Kathmandu?

Mumbai (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) 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.

From Mumbai, Kathmandu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from India into Nepal. 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 Mumbai from Kathmandu?

The straight-line distance between Mumbai and Kathmandu is 1,589 km (987 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Mumbai?

Kathmandu is to the north-east of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Kathmandu?

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.