How far is Lukla from Chifeng?
The distance between Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2066 miles / 3324 kilometers / 1795 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chifeng (CIF) to Lukla (LUA) is 3123 miles / 5026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 59 minutes.
Chifeng Yulong Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Chifeng to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chifeng to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2065.613 miles
- 3324.282 kilometers
- 1794.969 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- 2063.240 miles
- 3320.462 kilometers
- 1792.906 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 Chifeng to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Chifeng Yulong Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chifeng and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Chifeng to Lukla generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chifeng to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chifeng Yulong Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chifeng |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CIF |
| ICAO Code: | ZBCF |
| Coordinates: | 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |