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How far is Lukla from Jiansanjiang?

The distance between Jiansanjiang (Jiansanjiang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2807 miles / 4518 kilometers / 2439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jiansanjiang (JSJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 3983 miles / 6410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 19 minutes.

Jiansanjiang Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2807
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4518
Kilometers
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2439
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 48 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
311 kg

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Distance from Jiansanjiang to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2807.085 miles
  • 4517.566 kilometers
  • 2439.290 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
  • 2803.224 miles
  • 4511.352 kilometers
  • 2435.935 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 Jiansanjiang to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Jiansanjiang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jiansanjiang Airport (JSJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Jiansanjiang to Lukla generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jiansanjiang to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jiansanjiang Airport (JSJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Jiansanjiang Airport
City: Jiansanjiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JSJ
ICAO Code: ZYJS
Coordinates: 47°6′36″N, 132°39′37″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