How far is Buon Ma Thuot from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Buon Ma Thuot (Buon Ma Thuot Airport) is 1726 miles / 2778 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 14 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Buon Ma Thuot Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Buon Ma Thuot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Buon Ma Thuot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1726.097 miles
- 2777.883 kilometers
- 1499.937 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- 1727.116 miles
- 2779.524 kilometers
- 1500.823 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 Buon Ma Thuot?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Buon Ma Thuot Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Buon Ma Thuot?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV)
On average, flying from Lukla to Buon Ma Thuot generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Buon Ma Thuot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV).
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 | Buon Ma Thuot Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buon Ma Thuot |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | BMV |
| ICAO Code: | VVBM |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′5″N, 108°7′12″E |