How far is Lukla from Guilin?
The distance between Guilin (Guilin Liangjiang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Guilin (KWL) to Lukla (LUA) is 2236 miles / 3598 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 32 minutes.
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Guilin to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guilin to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1452.260 miles
- 2337.185 kilometers
- 1261.979 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- 1449.780 miles
- 2333.195 kilometers
- 1259.825 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 Guilin to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guilin and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Guilin to Lukla generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Guilin to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guilin |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KWL |
| ICAO Code: | ZGKL |
| Coordinates: | 25°13′5″N, 110°2′20″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |