How far is Pathein from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pathein (Pathein Airport) is 908 miles / 1461 kilometers / 789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Pathein (BSX) is 1547 miles / 2490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Pathein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 907.855 miles
• 1461.050 kilometers
• 788.904 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

• 909.946 miles
• 1464.416 kilometers
• 790.721 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 Pathein?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pathein Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Pathein?

The time difference between Lukla and Pathein is 45 minutes. Pathein is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pathein Airport (BSX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Pathein generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Pathein

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

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	Pathein Airport
City:	Pathein
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	BSX
ICAO Code:	VYPN
Coordinates:	16°48′54″N, 94°46′47″E