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How far is Bhairawa from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bhairawa (Gautam Buddha Airport) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers / 177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Bhairawa (BWA) is 357 miles / 574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 17 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gautam Buddha Airport

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Distance from Lukla to Bhairawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 203.639 miles
  • 327.724 kilometers
  • 176.957 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
  • 203.269 miles
  • 327.129 kilometers
  • 176.636 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 Bhairawa?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gautam Buddha Airport is 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Bhairawa?

There is no time difference between Lukla and Bhairawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gautam Buddha Airport (BWA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Bhairawa generates about 55 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 55 kilograms equals 121 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 Bhairawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gautam Buddha Airport (BWA).

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 Gautam Buddha Airport
City: Bhairawa
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BWA
ICAO Code: VNBW
Coordinates: 27°30′20″N, 83°24′58″E