How far is Lukla from Taplejung?
The distance between Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 64 miles / 102 kilometers / 55 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taplejung (TPJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 33 minutes.
Taplejung Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Taplejung to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taplejung to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 63.629 miles
- 102.400 kilometers
- 55.292 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- 63.557 miles
- 102.284 kilometers
- 55.229 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 Taplejung to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Taplejung Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taplejung and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Taplejung Airport (TPJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Taplejung to Lukla generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 76 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taplejung to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taplejung Airport (TPJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Taplejung Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taplejung |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | TPJ |
| ICAO Code: | VNTJ |
| Coordinates: | 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |