How far is Chiang Mai from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 1931 miles / 3107 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 0 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chiang Mai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chiang Mai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 989.852 miles
- 1593.013 kilometers
- 860.158 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- 990.391 miles
- 1593.880 kilometers
- 860.626 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 Chiang Mai?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chiang Mai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chiang Mai generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Chiang Mai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
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 | Chiang Mai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiang Mai |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | CNX |
| ICAO Code: | VTCC |
| Coordinates: | 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E |