How far is Lukla from Varanasi?
The distance between Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Varanasi (VNS) to Lukla (LUA) is 424 miles / 683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Varanasi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Varanasi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.709 miles
- 458.195 kilometers
- 247.405 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- 284.649 miles
- 458.097 kilometers
- 247.353 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 Varanasi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Varanasi and Lukla?
The time difference between Varanasi and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes ahead of Varanasi.
Flight carbon footprint between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Varanasi to Lukla generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Varanasi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Varanasi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | VNS |
| ICAO Code: | VIBN |
| Coordinates: | 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |