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How far is Haiphong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Haiphong (Cat Bi International Airport) is 1345 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Haiphong (HPH) is 2128 miles / 3424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 53 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Cat Bi International Airport

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1345
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2165
Kilometers
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1169
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 2 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
170 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Haiphong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.192 miles
  • 2164.876 kilometers
  • 1168.939 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
  • 1343.857 miles
  • 2162.729 kilometers
  • 1167.780 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 Haiphong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Cat Bi International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)

On average, flying from Lukla to Haiphong generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Haiphong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH).

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 Cat Bi International Airport
City: Haiphong
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: HPH
ICAO Code: VVCI
Coordinates: 20°49′9″N, 106°43′29″E