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How far is Lukla from Harbin?

The distance between Harbin (Harbin Taiping International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers / 2159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harbin (HRB) to Lukla (LUA) is 3618 miles / 5823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 5 minutes.

Harbin Taiping International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2485
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3999
Kilometers
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2159
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 12 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
273 kg

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Distance from Harbin to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2484.961 miles
  • 3999.158 kilometers
  • 2159.372 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
  • 2481.900 miles
  • 3994.230 kilometers
  • 2156.712 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 Harbin to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Harbin to Lukla generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harbin to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Harbin Taiping International Airport
City: Harbin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HRB
ICAO Code: ZYHB
Coordinates: 45°37′24″N, 126°15′0″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