How far is Chengdu from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers / 920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chengdu (CTU) is 1918 miles / 3087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1058.848 miles
- 1704.051 kilometers
- 920.114 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- 1057.018 miles
- 1701.105 kilometers
- 918.523 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chengdu generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
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 | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |