How far is Lukla from Liping?
The distance between Liping (Liping Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1384 miles / 2227 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Liping (HZH) to Lukla (LUA) is 2159 miles / 3475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 8 minutes.
Liping Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Liping to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Liping to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1383.985 miles
- 2227.309 kilometers
- 1202.650 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- 1381.519 miles
- 2223.339 kilometers
- 1200.507 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 Liping to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Liping Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Liping and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Liping Airport (HZH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Liping to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Liping to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Liping Airport (HZH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Liping Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Liping |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HZH |
| ICAO Code: | ZUNP |
| Coordinates: | 26°19′19″N, 109°8′59″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |