How far is Chengde from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chengde (Chengde Puning Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chengde (CDE) is 2965 miles / 4771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 56 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chengde Puning Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chengde
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chengde. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2000.711 miles
- 3219.832 kilometers
- 1738.570 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- 1998.305 miles
- 3215.959 kilometers
- 1736.479 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 Chengde?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chengde Puning Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chengde?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengde Puning Airport (CDE)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chengde generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Chengde
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengde Puning Airport (CDE).
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 | Chengde Puning Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengde |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CDE |
| ICAO Code: | ZBCD |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′21″N, 118°4′26″E |