How far is Lukla from Lijiang?
The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Lukla (LUA) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.
Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Lijiang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lijiang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 834.707 miles
- 1343.331 kilometers
- 725.341 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- 833.222 miles
- 1340.941 kilometers
- 724.050 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 Lijiang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lijiang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Lijiang to Lukla generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lijiang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |