How far is Lukla from Phuket?
The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1545 miles / 2486 kilometers / 1343 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phuket (HKT) to Lukla (LUA) is 2417 miles / 3889 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 7 minutes.
Phuket International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Phuket to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phuket to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1544.935 miles
- 2486.331 kilometers
- 1342.512 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- 1549.774 miles
- 2494.119 kilometers
- 1346.716 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 Phuket to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phuket and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Phuket to Lukla generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phuket to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Phuket International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phuket |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | HKT |
| ICAO Code: | VTSP |
| Coordinates: | 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |