How far is Cheongju from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Cheongju (Cheongju International Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Cheongju (CJJ) is 3473 miles / 5589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 47 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Cheongju International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Cheongju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Cheongju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2448.574 miles
- 3940.598 kilometers
- 2127.753 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- 2444.278 miles
- 3933.685 kilometers
- 2124.020 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 Cheongju?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Cheongju International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Cheongju?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Cheongju generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Cheongju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ).
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 | Cheongju International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cheongju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | CJJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKTU |
| Coordinates: | 36°42′59″N, 127°29′56″E |