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How far is Lukla from Hohhot?

The distance between Hohhot (Hohhot Baita International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hohhot (HET) to Lukla (LUA) is 2650 miles / 4264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 30 minutes.

Hohhot Baita International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1689
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2718
Kilometers
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1468
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 41 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
192 kg

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Distance from Hohhot to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1689.093 miles
  • 2718.332 kilometers
  • 1467.782 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
  • 1687.653 miles
  • 2716.014 kilometers
  • 1466.530 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 Hohhot to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Hohhot Baita International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Hohhot to Lukla generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hohhot to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Hohhot Baita International Airport
City: Hohhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HET
ICAO Code: ZBHH
Coordinates: 40°51′5″N, 111°49′26″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