How far is Lukla from Nanchang?
The distance between Nanchang (Nanchang Changbei International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1776 miles / 2858 kilometers / 1543 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanchang (KHN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2792 miles / 4494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 3 minutes.
Nanchang Changbei International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Nanchang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanchang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1775.704 miles
- 2857.719 kilometers
- 1543.045 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- 1772.407 miles
- 2852.412 kilometers
- 1540.179 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 Nanchang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Nanchang Changbei International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanchang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Nanchang to Lukla generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanchang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanchang Changbei International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanchang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KHN |
| ICAO Code: | ZSCN |
| Coordinates: | 28°51′53″N, 115°54′0″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |