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How far is Lukla from Krabi?

The distance between Krabi (Krabi International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1568 miles / 2523 kilometers / 1362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Krabi (KBV) to Lukla (LUA) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 9 minutes.

Krabi International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1568
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2523
Kilometers
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1362
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 28 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
184 kg

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Distance from Krabi to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1567.712 miles
  • 2522.989 kilometers
  • 1362.305 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
  • 1572.426 miles
  • 2530.575 kilometers
  • 1366.401 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 Krabi to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Krabi International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Krabi International Airport (KBV) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Krabi to Lukla generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Krabi to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Krabi International Airport (KBV) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Krabi International Airport
City: Krabi
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: KBV
ICAO Code: VTSG
Coordinates: 8°5′56″N, 98°59′10″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