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How far is Lukla from Qinhuangdao?

The distance between Qinhuangdao (Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2023 miles / 3256 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qinhuangdao (BPE) to Lukla (LUA) is 3030 miles / 4876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 15 minutes.

Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2023
Miles
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3256
Kilometers
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1758
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
220 kg

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Distance from Qinhuangdao to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.222 miles
  • 3256.060 kilometers
  • 1758.132 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
  • 2020.453 miles
  • 3251.604 kilometers
  • 1755.725 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 Qinhuangdao to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport (BPE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Qinhuangdao to Lukla generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Qinhuangdao to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport (BPE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport
City: Qinhuangdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPE
ICAO Code: ZBDH
Coordinates: 39°39′59″N, 119°3′32″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