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How far is Qionghai from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Qionghai (Qionghai Bo'ao Airport) is 1614 miles / 2597 kilometers / 1402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Qionghai (BAR) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 6 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Qionghai Bo'ao Airport

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1614
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2597
Kilometers
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1402
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
187 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Qionghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1613.889 miles
  • 2597.302 kilometers
  • 1402.431 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
  • 1612.445 miles
  • 2594.979 kilometers
  • 1401.177 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 Qionghai?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Qionghai Bo'ao Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (BAR)

On average, flying from Lukla to Qionghai generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Qionghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qionghai Bo'ao Airport (BAR).

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 Qionghai Bo'ao Airport
City: Qionghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BAR
ICAO Code: ZJQH
Coordinates: 19°8′17″N, 110°27′17″E