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How far is Arvaikheer from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Arvaikheer (Arvaikheer Airport) is 1552 miles / 2498 kilometers / 1349 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Arvaikheer (AVK) is 2558 miles / 4117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 27 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Arvaikheer Airport

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1552
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2498
Kilometers
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1349
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Arvaikheer

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1552.061 miles
  • 2497.800 kilometers
  • 1348.704 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
  • 1552.964 miles
  • 2499.253 kilometers
  • 1349.489 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 Arvaikheer?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Arvaikheer Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Arvaikheer Airport (AVK)

On average, flying from Lukla to Arvaikheer generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Arvaikheer

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Arvaikheer Airport (AVK).

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 Arvaikheer Airport
City: Arvaikheer
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: AVK
ICAO Code: ZMAH
Coordinates: 46°15′1″N, 102°48′7″E