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How far is Lukla from Quanzhou?

The distance between Quanzhou (Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quanzhou (JJN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2889 miles / 4650 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 21 minutes.

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1983
Miles
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3191
Kilometers
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1723
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 15 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Quanzhou to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Quanzhou to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1982.505 miles
  • 3190.533 kilometers
  • 1722.750 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
  • 1979.102 miles
  • 3185.056 kilometers
  • 1719.793 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 Quanzhou to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Quanzhou to Lukla generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quanzhou to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
City: Quanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JJN
ICAO Code: ZSQZ
Coordinates: 24°47′47″N, 118°35′23″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E