How far is Lukla from Jinchang?
The distance between Jinchang (Jinchang Jinchuan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jinchang (JIC) to Lukla (LUA) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 52 minutes.
Jinchang Jinchuan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Jinchang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jinchang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1171.736 miles
- 1885.726 kilometers
- 1018.211 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- 1171.509 miles
- 1885.360 kilometers
- 1018.013 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 Jinchang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Jinchang Jinchuan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jinchang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Jinchang to Lukla generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jinchang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jinchang Jinchuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jinchang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZLJC |
| Coordinates: | 38°32′31″N, 102°20′53″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |