How far is Chifeng from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) is 2066 miles / 3324 kilometers / 1795 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chifeng (CIF) is 3067 miles / 4936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 46 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chifeng Yulong Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chifeng
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chifeng. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2065.613 miles
- 3324.282 kilometers
- 1794.969 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- 2063.240 miles
- 3320.462 kilometers
- 1792.906 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 Chifeng?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chifeng Yulong Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chifeng?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chifeng generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 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 Chifeng
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).
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 | Chifeng Yulong Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chifeng |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CIF |
| ICAO Code: | ZBCF |
| Coordinates: | 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″E |