How far is Lukla from Changde?
The distance between Changde (Changde Taohuayuan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Changde (CGD) to Lukla (LUA) is 2349 miles / 3781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 31 minutes.
Changde Taohuayuan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Changde to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Changde to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1517.811 miles
- 2442.680 kilometers
- 1318.942 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- 1514.999 miles
- 2438.154 kilometers
- 1316.498 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 Changde to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Changde Taohuayuan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Changde and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Changde to Lukla generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Changde to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Changde Taohuayuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Changde |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CGD |
| ICAO Code: | ZGCD |
| Coordinates: | 28°55′8″N, 111°38′23″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |