How far is Lukla from Chiang Rai?
The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Lukla (LUA) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 23 minutes.
Chiang Rai International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Chiang Rai to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Rai to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 987.265 miles
- 1588.848 kilometers
- 857.910 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- 987.238 miles
- 1588.805 kilometers
- 857.886 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 Chiang Rai to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Lukla generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Rai to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |