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Distance from Ürümqi to Kathmandu

Straight line

1,798 km
1,117 mi · 971 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 45 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Ürümqi from Kathmandu?

Ürümqi (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) 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.

From Ürümqi, Kathmandu lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from China into Nepal. 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 Ürümqi from Kathmandu?

The straight-line distance between Ürümqi and Kathmandu is 1,798 km (1,117 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Ürümqi?

Kathmandu is to the south of Ürümqi, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Ürümqi to Kathmandu?

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.