How far is Khovd from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Khovd (Khovd Airport) is 1423 miles / 2289 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Khovd (HVD) is 2517 miles / 4051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Khovd Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Khovd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Khovd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1422.531 miles
- 2289.342 kilometers
- 1236.146 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- 1424.879 miles
- 2293.120 kilometers
- 1238.186 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 Khovd?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Khovd Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Khovd?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Khovd Airport (HVD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Khovd generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Khovd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Khovd Airport (HVD).
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 | Khovd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Khovd |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | HVD |
| ICAO Code: | ZMKD |
| Coordinates: | 47°57′14″N, 91°37′41″E |