How far is Lukla from Hechi?
The distance between Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hechi (HCJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 2085 miles / 3355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.
Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Hechi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hechi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.197 miles
- 2116.605 kilometers
- 1142.875 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- 1313.029 miles
- 2113.116 kilometers
- 1140.991 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 Hechi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hechi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Hechi to Lukla generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hechi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hechi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HCJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZGHC |
| Coordinates: | 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |