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How far is Lukla from Changchun?

The distance between Changchun (Changchun Longjia International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Changchun (CGQ) to Lukla (LUA) is 3494 miles / 5623 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 32 minutes.

Changchun Longjia International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2429
Miles
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3909
Kilometers
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2110
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 5 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
267 kg

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Distance from Changchun to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2428.635 miles
  • 3908.510 kilometers
  • 2110.426 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
  • 2425.448 miles
  • 3903.379 kilometers
  • 2107.656 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 Changchun to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Changchun Longjia International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Changchun to Lukla generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Changchun to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Changchun Longjia International Airport
City: Changchun
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CGQ
ICAO Code: ZYCC
Coordinates: 43°59′46″N, 125°41′5″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