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How far is Hami from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Hami (Hami Airport) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Hami (HMI) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 20 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hami Airport

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1115
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1794
Kilometers
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969
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 36 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Hami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1114.956 miles
  • 1794.348 kilometers
  • 968.871 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
  • 1116.838 miles
  • 1797.377 kilometers
  • 970.506 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 Hami?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hami Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hami Airport (HMI)

On average, flying from Lukla to Hami generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Hami

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

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 Hami Airport
City: Hami
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HMI
ICAO Code: ZWHM
Coordinates: 42°50′29″N, 93°40′9″E