How far is Lukla from Chiang Mai?
The distance between Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Lukla (LUA) is 1936 miles / 3115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 5 minutes.
Chiang Mai International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Chiang Mai to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chiang Mai to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 989.852 miles
- 1593.013 kilometers
- 860.158 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- 990.391 miles
- 1593.880 kilometers
- 860.626 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 Mai to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Chiang Mai International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Chiang Mai 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 Mai to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chiang Mai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Mai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CNX |
| ICAO Code: | VTCC |
| Coordinates: | 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |