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How far is Chongqing from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chongqing (Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport) is 1216 miles / 1956 kilometers / 1056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chongqing (CKG) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 25 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

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1216
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1956
Kilometers
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1056
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 48 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
162 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Chongqing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1215.581 miles
  • 1956.289 kilometers
  • 1056.311 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
  • 1213.369 miles
  • 1952.728 kilometers
  • 1054.389 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 Chongqing?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)

On average, flying from Lukla to Chongqing generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Chongqing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

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 Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
City: Chongqing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CKG
ICAO Code: ZUCK
Coordinates: 29°43′9″N, 106°38′31″E