How far is Bangda from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 658 miles / 1058 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Bangda (BPX) is 1263 miles / 2033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 657.656 miles
• 1058.395 kilometers
• 571.488 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

• 656.705 miles
• 1056.865 kilometers
• 570.661 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 Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Bangda?

The time difference between Lukla and Bangda is 15 minutes. Bangda is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Bangda generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

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	Qamdo Bamda Airport
City:	Bangda
Country:	China
IATA Code:	BPX
ICAO Code:	ZUBD
Coordinates:	30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E