How far is Lukla from Qianjiang?
The distance between Qianjiang (Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Qianjiang (JIQ) to Lukla (LUA) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 22 minutes.
Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Qianjiang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Qianjiang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1347.111 miles
- 2167.965 kilometers
- 1170.607 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- 1344.634 miles
- 2163.979 kilometers
- 1168.455 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 Qianjiang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Qianjiang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Qianjiang to Lukla generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Qianjiang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Qianjiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JIQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZUQJ |
| Coordinates: | 29°30′47″N, 108°49′51″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |