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How far is Lukla from Linfen?

The distance between Linfen (Linfen Yaodu Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1570 miles / 2526 kilometers / 1364 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Linfen (LFQ) to Lukla (LUA) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 4 minutes.

Linfen Yaodu Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1570
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2526
Kilometers
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1364
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
184 kg

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Distance from Linfen to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Linfen to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1569.809 miles
  • 2526.362 kilometers
  • 1364.127 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
  • 1567.634 miles
  • 2522.863 kilometers
  • 1362.237 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 Linfen to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Linfen Yaodu Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Linfen to Lukla generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Linfen to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Linfen Yaodu Airport
City: Linfen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LFQ
ICAO Code: ZBLF
Coordinates: 36°7′57″N, 111°38′28″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E