How far is Pyongyang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 2365 miles / 3806 kilometers / 2055 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Pyongyang (FNJ) is 3459 miles / 5567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 13 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Pyongyang International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Pyongyang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Pyongyang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2364.733 miles
- 3805.669 kilometers
- 2054.897 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- 2360.944 miles
- 3799.571 kilometers
- 2051.604 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 Pyongyang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Pyongyang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Pyongyang generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 572 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 Pyongyang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).
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 | Pyongyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pyongyang |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | FNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZKPY |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E |