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How far is Haikou from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Haikou (Haikou Meilan International Airport) is 1591 miles / 2560 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Haikou (HAK) is 2424 miles / 3901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 4 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Haikou Meilan International Airport

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1591
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2560
Kilometers
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1383
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Haikou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1590.999 miles
  • 2560.465 kilometers
  • 1382.540 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
  • 1589.360 miles
  • 2557.826 kilometers
  • 1381.116 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 Haikou?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Haikou Meilan International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)

On average, flying from Lukla to Haikou generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 Haikou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Haikou Meilan International Airport
City: Haikou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HAK
ICAO Code: ZJHK
Coordinates: 19°56′5″N, 110°27′32″E