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How far is Lukla from Qingdao?

The distance between Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2051 miles / 3300 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qingdao (TAO) to Lukla (LUA) is 3052 miles / 4912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 31 minutes.

Qingdao Liuting International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2051
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3300
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1782
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 22 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
223 kg

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Distance from Qingdao to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.776 miles
  • 3300.404 kilometers
  • 1782.076 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
  • 2047.388 miles
  • 3294.951 kilometers
  • 1779.131 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 Qingdao to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Qingdao to Lukla generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qingdao to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″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