How far is Chiayi from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chiayi (Chiayi Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chiayi (CYI) is 3558 miles / 5726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 44 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chiayi Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chiayi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chiayi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2115.181 miles
- 3404.053 kilometers
- 1838.042 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- 2111.718 miles
- 3398.480 kilometers
- 1835.033 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 Chiayi?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chiayi Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chiayi?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiayi Airport (CYI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chiayi generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 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 Chiayi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chiayi Airport (CYI).
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 | Chiayi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chiayi |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | CYI |
| ICAO Code: | RCKU |
| Coordinates: | 23°27′42″N, 120°23′34″E |