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How far is Hechi from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Hechi (HCJ) is 2085 miles / 3356 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 47 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport

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1315
Miles
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2117
Kilometers
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1143
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 59 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
168 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Hechi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1315.197 miles
  • 2116.605 kilometers
  • 1142.875 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
  • 1313.029 miles
  • 2113.116 kilometers
  • 1140.991 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 Hechi?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ)

On average, flying from Lukla to Hechi generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Hechi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ).

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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
City: Hechi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HCJ
ICAO Code: ZGHC
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″E