How far is Xiahe from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xiahe (GXH) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 54 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gannan Xiahe Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Xiahe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Xiahe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1060.310 miles
- 1706.404 kilometers
- 921.384 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- 1059.288 miles
- 1704.759 kilometers
- 920.496 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 Xiahe?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Xiahe?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Xiahe generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Xiahe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).
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 | Gannan Xiahe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xiahe |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GXH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXH |
| Coordinates: | 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E |