How far is Yan'an from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 1460 miles / 2350 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Yan'an (ENY) is 2428 miles / 3908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 26 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Yan'an
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Yan'an. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1459.921 miles
- 2349.516 kilometers
- 1268.637 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- 1458.127 miles
- 2346.627 kilometers
- 1267.077 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 Yan'an?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Yan'an?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Yan'an generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Yan'an
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).
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 | Yan'an Nanniwan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yan'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | ENY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLYA |
| Coordinates: | 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E |