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How far is Lukla from Baicheng?

The distance between Baicheng (Baicheng Chang'an Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2333 miles / 3755 kilometers / 2027 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baicheng (DBC) to Lukla (LUA) is 3416 miles / 5498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 43 minutes.

Baicheng Chang'an Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2333
Miles
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3755
Kilometers
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2027
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 55 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
256 kg

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Distance from Baicheng to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2333.149 miles
  • 3754.839 kilometers
  • 2027.451 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
  • 2330.582 miles
  • 3750.708 kilometers
  • 2025.220 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 Baicheng to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Baicheng Chang'an Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baicheng Chang'an Airport (DBC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Baicheng to Lukla generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baicheng to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baicheng Chang'an Airport (DBC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Baicheng Chang'an Airport
City: Baicheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DBC
ICAO Code: ZYBA
Coordinates: 45°30′19″N, 123°1′10″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