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How far is Barnaul from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Barnaul (Barnaul Airport) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Barnaul (BAX) is 2901 miles / 4669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 52 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Barnaul Airport

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1779
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2863
Kilometers
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1546
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 52 min
CO2 emission
198 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Barnaul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1779.273 miles
  • 2863.463 kilometers
  • 1546.146 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
  • 1781.576 miles
  • 2867.169 kilometers
  • 1548.148 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 Barnaul?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Barnaul Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Barnaul Airport (BAX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Barnaul generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 438 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 Barnaul

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

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 Barnaul Airport
City: Barnaul
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: BAX
ICAO Code: UNBB
Coordinates: 53°21′49″N, 83°32′18″E