How far is Chiang Rai from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chiang Rai (CEI) is 1785 miles / 2873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 23 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chiang Rai International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chiang Rai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chiang Rai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 987.265 miles
- 1588.848 kilometers
- 857.910 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- 987.238 miles
- 1588.805 kilometers
- 857.886 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 Chiang Rai?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chiang Rai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chiang Rai generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Chiang Rai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
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 | Chiang Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Rai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CEI |
| ICAO Code: | VTCT |
| Coordinates: | 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″E |