How far is Lukla from Phaplu?
The distance between Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 15 miles / 24 kilometers / 13 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phaplu (PPL) to Lukla (LUA) is 22 miles / 36 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 26 minutes.
Phaplu Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Phaplu to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phaplu to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 14.662 miles
- 23.596 kilometers
- 12.741 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- 14.684 miles
- 23.632 kilometers
- 12.760 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 Phaplu to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Phaplu Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phaplu and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Phaplu to Lukla generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 kilograms equals 60 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phaplu to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |