How far is Lukla from Saga?
The distance between Saga (Saga Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2610 miles / 4200 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saga (HSG) to Lukla (LUA) is 3813 miles / 6136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 24 minutes.
Saga Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Saga to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saga to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2609.776 miles
- 4200.028 kilometers
- 2267.834 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- 2604.898 miles
- 4192.177 kilometers
- 2263.594 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 Saga to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Saga Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saga and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Saga Airport (HSG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Saga to Lukla generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Saga to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saga Airport (HSG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Saga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saga |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | HSG |
| ICAO Code: | RJFS |
| Coordinates: | 33°8′58″N, 130°18′7″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |