How far is Lukla from Ashgabat?
The distance between Ashgabat (Ashgabat International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1787 miles / 2876 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ashgabat (ASB) to Lukla (LUA) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 29 minutes.
Ashgabat International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Ashgabat to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ashgabat to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1787.266 miles
- 2876.326 kilometers
- 1553.092 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- 1784.851 miles
- 2872.440 kilometers
- 1550.993 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 Ashgabat to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Ashgabat International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ashgabat and Lukla?
The time difference between Ashgabat and Lukla is 45 minutes. Lukla is 45 minutes ahead of Ashgabat.
Flight carbon footprint between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Ashgabat to Lukla generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ashgabat to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ashgabat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ashgabat |
| Country: | Turkmenistan  |
| IATA Code: | ASB |
| ICAO Code: | UTAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°59′12″N, 58°21′39″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |