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How far is Lukla from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1160 miles / 1867 kilometers / 1008 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Lukla (LUA) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1160
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1867
Kilometers
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1008
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 41 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Lanzhou to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lanzhou to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1159.791 miles
  • 1866.503 kilometers
  • 1007.831 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
  • 1158.940 miles
  • 1865.133 kilometers
  • 1007.091 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 Lanzhou to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Lukla generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lanzhou to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E