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How far is Chaoyang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chaoyang (Chaoyang Airport) is 2127 miles / 3422 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chaoyang (CHG) is 3112 miles / 5009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 39 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chaoyang Airport

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2127
Miles
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3422
Kilometers
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1848
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 31 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
232 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Chaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2126.579 miles
  • 3422.397 kilometers
  • 1847.947 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
  • 2123.865 miles
  • 3418.029 kilometers
  • 1845.588 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 Chaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chaoyang Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chaoyang Airport (CHG)

On average, flying from Lukla to Chaoyang generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 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 Chaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chaoyang Airport (CHG).

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 Chaoyang Airport
City: Chaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CHG
ICAO Code: ZYCY
Coordinates: 41°32′17″N, 120°26′5″E