How far is Lukla from Khovd?
The distance between Khovd (Khovd Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1423 miles / 2289 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Khovd (HVD) to Lukla (LUA) is 2745 miles / 4417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 11 minutes.
Khovd Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Khovd to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Khovd to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1422.531 miles
- 2289.342 kilometers
- 1236.146 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- 1424.879 miles
- 2293.120 kilometers
- 1238.186 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 Khovd to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Khovd Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Khovd and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Khovd Airport (HVD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Khovd to Lukla generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Khovd to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Khovd Airport (HVD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Khovd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Khovd |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | HVD |
| ICAO Code: | ZMKD |
| Coordinates: | 47°57′14″N, 91°37′41″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |