How far is Biratnagar from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 89 miles / 144 kilometers / 78 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Biratnagar (BIR) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Biratnagar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 89.286 miles
• 143.692 kilometers
• 77.587 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

• 89.536 miles
• 144.094 kilometers
• 77.805 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 Lukla to Biratnagar?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Biratnagar?

There is no time difference between Lukla and Biratnagar.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)

On average, flying from Lukla to Biratnagar generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Biratnagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).

Airport information

Origin	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E

Destination	Biratnagar Airport
City:	Biratnagar
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	BIR
ICAO Code:	VNVT
Coordinates:	26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E