How far is Seoul from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 2413 miles / 3884 kilometers / 2097 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Seoul (GMP) is 3400 miles / 5472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 17 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2413.189 miles
- 3883.652 kilometers
- 2097.004 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- 2409.067 miles
- 3877.017 kilometers
- 2093.422 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 Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Seoul Gimpo International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Seoul?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On average, flying from Lukla to Seoul generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 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 Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
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 | Seoul Gimpo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | GMP |
| ICAO Code: | RKSS |
| Coordinates: | 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E |