How far is Bishkek from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 1263 miles / 2032 kilometers / 1097 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Bishkek (FRU) is 2064 miles / 3322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 42 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Manas International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Bishkek
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Bishkek. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1262.606 miles
- 2031.968 kilometers
- 1097.175 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- 1263.745 miles
- 2033.800 kilometers
- 1098.164 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 Bishkek?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Manas International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Bishkek?
The time difference between Lukla and Bishkek is 15 minutes. Bishkek is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Manas International Airport (FRU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Bishkek generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Bishkek
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Manas International Airport (FRU).
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 | Manas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bishkek |
| Country: | Kyrgyzstan  |
| IATA Code: | FRU |
| ICAO Code: | UAFM |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E |