How far is Lukla from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1741 miles / 2802 kilometers / 1513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.
Hong Kong International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1741.150 miles
- 2802.110 kilometers
- 1513.018 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1738.599 miles
- 2798.004 kilometers
- 1510.802 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Hong Kong to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Lukla generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |