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How far is Hengyang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Hengyang (Hengyang Nanyue Airport) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Hengyang (HNY) is 2403 miles / 3867 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 37 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hengyang Nanyue Airport

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1591
Miles
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2561
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 Hengyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1591.041 miles
  • 2560.532 kilometers
  • 1382.577 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
  • 1588.154 miles
  • 2555.885 kilometers
  • 1380.068 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 Hengyang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hengyang Nanyue Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY)

On average, flying from Lukla to Hengyang 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 Hengyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY).

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 Hengyang Nanyue Airport
City: Hengyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HNY
ICAO Code: ZGHY
Coordinates: 26°54′19″N, 112°37′40″E