How far is Lukla from Lincang?
The distance between Lincang (Lincang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincang (LNJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.
Lincang Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Lincang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.931 miles
- 1403.237 kilometers
- 757.688 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- 870.871 miles
- 1401.532 kilometers
- 756.767 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 Lincang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Lincang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Lincang to Lukla generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincang Airport (LNJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLC |
| Coordinates: | 23°44′17″N, 100°1′30″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |