How far is Lukla from Seoul?
The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2413 miles / 3884 kilometers / 2097 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Lukla (LUA) is 3676 miles / 5916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 28 minutes.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Seoul to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seoul to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2413.189 miles
- 3883.652 kilometers
- 2097.004 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- 2409.067 miles
- 3877.017 kilometers
- 2093.422 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 Seoul to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Seoul to Lukla generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |