How far is Lukla from Kangding?
The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Lukla (LUA) is 1750 miles / 2816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.
Kangding Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kangding to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangding to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 924.221 miles
- 1487.389 kilometers
- 803.126 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- 922.627 miles
- 1484.824 kilometers
- 801.741 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 Kangding to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangding and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kangding to Lukla generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |