The straight-line distance from Kathmandu, Nepal to Beijing, China is 3,154 km (1,960 miles).Beijing is NE of Kathmandu.
Distance (km)
3,154
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,960
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
NE
56° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 24 min | 3,154 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 51 hr 12 min | ~4,100 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| To | Beijing, China |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,154 km (1,960 miles) |
| Bearing | 56° (NE) |
| Coordinates (Kathmandu) | 27.7172°, 85.3240° |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kathmandu to Beijing is 3,154 km (1,960 miles). Beijing is NE of Kathmandu.
A direct flight from Kathmandu to Beijing takes approximately 4 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kathmandu to Beijing takes approximately 51 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Beijing is NE (56 degrees) from Kathmandu.
The distance from Beijing to Kathmandu is the same: 3,154 km (1,960 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.