How far is Lukla from Changzhi?
The distance between Changzhi (Changzhi Wangcun Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Changzhi (CIH) to Lukla (LUA) is 2660 miles / 4281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 38 minutes.
Changzhi Wangcun Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Changzhi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Changzhi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1652.239 miles
- 2659.021 kilometers
- 1435.756 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- 1649.864 miles
- 2655.199 kilometers
- 1433.693 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 Changzhi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Changzhi Wangcun Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Changzhi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Changzhi to Lukla generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Changzhi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Changzhi Wangcun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Changzhi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CIH |
| ICAO Code: | ZBCZ |
| Coordinates: | 36°14′51″N, 113°7′33″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |