How far is Shymkent from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 1402 miles / 2256 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Shymkent (CIT) is 2297 miles / 3697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 16 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Shymkent International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Shymkent
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Shymkent. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1401.882 miles
- 2256.111 kilometers
- 1218.202 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- 1402.057 miles
- 2256.393 kilometers
- 1218.355 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 Shymkent?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Shymkent?
The time difference between Lukla and Shymkent is 45 minutes. Shymkent is 45 minutes behind Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)
On average, flying from Lukla to Shymkent generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Shymkent
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
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 | Shymkent International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shymkent |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | CIT |
| ICAO Code: | UAII |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E |