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How far is Anqing from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Anqing (Anqing Tianzhushan Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Anqing (AQG) is 2820 miles / 4539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 29 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Anqing Tianzhushan Airport

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1839
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2959
Kilometers
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1598
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 58 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
203 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Anqing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.670 miles
  • 2959.053 kilometers
  • 1597.761 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
  • 1835.269 miles
  • 2953.579 kilometers
  • 1594.805 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 Anqing?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Anqing Tianzhushan Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Anqing Tianzhushan Airport (AQG)

On average, flying from Lukla to Anqing generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Anqing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Anqing Tianzhushan Airport (AQG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Anqing Tianzhushan Airport
City: Anqing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AQG
ICAO Code: ZSAQ
Coordinates: 30°34′55″N, 117°3′0″E