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How far is Guangzhou from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 1682 miles / 2707 kilometers / 1462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 2480 miles / 3991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 50 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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1682
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2707
Kilometers
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1462
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 41 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
191 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1681.985 miles
  • 2706.892 kilometers
  • 1461.605 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
  • 1679.344 miles
  • 2702.642 kilometers
  • 1459.310 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Lukla to Guangzhou generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E