How far is Changde from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Changde (Changde Taohuayuan Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Changde (CGD) is 2350 miles / 3782 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 30 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Changde Taohuayuan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Changde
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Changde. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1517.811 miles
- 2442.680 kilometers
- 1318.942 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- 1514.999 miles
- 2438.154 kilometers
- 1316.498 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 Changde?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Changde Taohuayuan Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Changde?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Changde generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Changde
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Changde Taohuayuan Airport (CGD).
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 | Changde Taohuayuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Changde |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CGD |
| ICAO Code: | ZGCD |
| Coordinates: | 28°55′8″N, 111°38′23″E |