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How far is Changsha from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 1617 miles / 2603 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Changsha (CSX) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 35 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Changsha Huanghua International Airport

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1617
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2603
Kilometers
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1405
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
187 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Changsha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1617.133 miles
  • 2602.523 kilometers
  • 1405.250 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
  • 1614.143 miles
  • 2597.711 kilometers
  • 1402.652 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 Changsha?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Changsha generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Changsha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

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 Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″E