How far is Golmud from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 764 miles / 1229 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Golmud (GOQ) is 1414 miles / 2276 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Golmud

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 763.535 miles
• 1228.790 kilometers
• 663.494 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

• 764.242 miles
• 1229.929 kilometers
• 664.108 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 Golmud?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Golmud Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Golmud?

The time difference between Lukla and Golmud is 15 minutes. Golmud is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)

On average, flying from Lukla to Golmud generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Golmud

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).

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	Golmud Airport
City:	Golmud
Country:	China
IATA Code:	GOQ
ICAO Code:	ZLGM
Coordinates:	36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E