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How far is Jumla from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Jumla (Jumla Airport) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Jumla (JUM) is 695 miles / 1119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 2 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Jumla Airport

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297
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Distance from Lukla to Jumla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.847 miles
  • 477.729 kilometers
  • 257.953 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
  • 296.499 miles
  • 477.169 kilometers
  • 257.651 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 Jumla?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Jumla Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Jumla?

There is no time difference between Lukla and Jumla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jumla Airport (JUM)

On average, flying from Lukla to Jumla generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Jumla

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Jumla Airport
City: Jumla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: JUM
ICAO Code: VNJL
Coordinates: 29°16′27″N, 82°11′35″E