How far is Lukla from Khon Kaen?
The distance between Khon Kaen (Khon Kaen Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1285 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Lukla (LUA) is 2049 miles / 3297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 3 minutes.
Khon Kaen Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Khon Kaen to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Khon Kaen to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1284.510 miles
- 2067.219 kilometers
- 1116.209 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- 1285.140 miles
- 2068.232 kilometers
- 1116.756 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 Khon Kaen to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Khon Kaen Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Khon Kaen and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Khon Kaen to Lukla generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Khon Kaen to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Khon Kaen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Khon Kaen |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | KKC |
| ICAO Code: | VTUK |
| Coordinates: | 16°27′59″N, 102°47′2″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |