How far is Ankang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) is 1370 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ankang (AKA) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Ankang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1369.808 miles
• 2204.492 kilometers
• 1190.330 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

• 1367.557 miles
• 2200.870 kilometers
• 1188.375 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 Lukla to Ankang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Ankang Wulipu Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Ankang?

The time difference between Lukla and Ankang is 2 hours 15 minutes. Ankang is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Ankang generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Ankang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA).

Airport information

Origin	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E

Destination	Ankang Wulipu Airport
City:	Ankang
Country:	China
IATA Code:	AKA
ICAO Code:	ZLAK
Coordinates:	32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″E