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Distance from Yangon to Kathmandu

Straight line

1,642 km
1,020 mi · 887 NM

By road

2,582 km
1,604 mi

Travel time

31 h 51 min
flight ≈ 2 h 33 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Kathmandu?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Kathmandu (Nepal) 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, Yangon to Kathmandu is 2,582 km (1,604 miles), about 31 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 57% longer than the straight line.

From Yangon, Kathmandu lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into Nepal. 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 Yangon from Kathmandu?

By road it is 2,582 km (1,604 miles) from Yangon to Kathmandu; in a straight line it is 1,642 km (1,020 miles).

How long is the drive from Yangon to Kathmandu?

About 31 h 51 min on the fastest route (2,582 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Kathmandu from Yangon?

Kathmandu is to the north-west of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Kathmandu?

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.