How far is Lukla from Niigata?
The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3088 miles / 4970 kilometers / 2684 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 4508 miles / 7255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 13 minutes.
Niigata Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Niigata to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niigata to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3088.160 miles
- 4969.911 kilometers
- 2683.537 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- 3082.458 miles
- 4960.736 kilometers
- 2678.583 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 Niigata to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Niigata and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Niigata to Lukla generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Niigata Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Niigata |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | KIJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJSN |
| Coordinates: | 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |