Colombo to Kathmandu Distance
2,380 km · 1,479 miles · 3 h 29 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Kathmandu is 2,380 km (1,479 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 29 min. Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Kathmandu
Nepal
- Kilometres
- 2,380
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,479
- 1,285 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 minutes
- Kathmandu vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | North-northeast (13°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kathmandu | South-southwest (195°) |
| Halfway point | 17.34° N, 82.43° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Kathmandu coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kathmandu from Colombo?
2,380 kilometres or 1,479 miles (1,285 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Kathmandu?
About 3 h 29 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 15 minutes ahead of Colombo right now.
In which direction is Kathmandu from Colombo?
Kathmandu lies to the north-northeast of Colombo (initial bearing 13°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.