How far is Lukla from Jinghong?
The distance between Jinghong (Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 964 miles / 1552 kilometers / 838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jinghong (JHG) to Lukla (LUA) is 1675 miles / 2695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 41 minutes.
Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Jinghong to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jinghong to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 964.133 miles
- 1551.622 kilometers
- 837.809 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- 963.376 miles
- 1550.404 kilometers
- 837.151 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 Jinghong to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jinghong and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Jinghong to Lukla generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jinghong to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jinghong Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jinghong |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JHG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPJH |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′26″N, 100°45′36″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |