How far is Handan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Handan (Handan Airport) is 1727 miles / 2780 kilometers / 1501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Handan (HDG) is 2736 miles / 4403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 6 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Handan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Handan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Handan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1727.150 miles
- 2779.579 kilometers
- 1500.853 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- 1724.626 miles
- 2775.517 kilometers
- 1498.659 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 Handan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Handan Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Handan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Handan Airport (HDG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Handan generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Handan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Handan Airport (HDG).
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 | Handan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Handan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HDG |
| ICAO Code: | ZBHD |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″E |