How far is Lukla from Jiagedaqi?
The distance between Jiagedaqi (Jiagedaqi Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers / 2177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jiagedaqi (JGD) to Lukla (LUA) is 3816 miles / 6141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 38 minutes.
Jiagedaqi Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Jiagedaqi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jiagedaqi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2505.701 miles
- 4032.536 kilometers
- 2177.395 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- 2503.562 miles
- 4029.092 kilometers
- 2175.535 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 Jiagedaqi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Jiagedaqi Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jiagedaqi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Jiagedaqi Airport (JGD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Jiagedaqi to Lukla generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiagedaqi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jiagedaqi Airport (JGD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jiagedaqi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jiagedaqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JGD |
| ICAO Code: | ZYJD |
| Coordinates: | 50°22′17″N, 124°7′3″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |