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How far is Lukla from Gwadar?

The distance between Gwadar (Gwadar International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1519 miles / 2444 kilometers / 1320 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gwadar (GWD) to Lukla (LUA) is 2252 miles / 3624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

Gwadar International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1519
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2444
Kilometers
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1320
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 22 min
CO2 emission
181 kg

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Distance from Gwadar to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1518.900 miles
  • 2444.432 kilometers
  • 1319.888 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
  • 1516.295 miles
  • 2440.241 kilometers
  • 1317.625 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 Gwadar to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Gwadar International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gwadar International Airport (GWD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Gwadar to Lukla generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gwadar to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gwadar International Airport (GWD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Gwadar International Airport
City: Gwadar
Country: Pakistan Flag of Pakistan
IATA Code: GWD
ICAO Code: OPGD
Coordinates: 25°13′59″N, 62°19′46″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