How far is Delingha from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Delingha (Delingha Airport) is 895 miles / 1440 kilometers / 777 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Delingha (HXD) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 28 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Delingha Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Delingha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Delingha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 894.594 miles
- 1439.709 kilometers
- 777.381 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- 895.000 miles
- 1440.362 kilometers
- 777.733 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 Delingha?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Delingha Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Delingha?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Delingha Airport (HXD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Delingha generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Delingha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Delingha Airport (HXD).
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 | Delingha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Delingha |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HXD |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDL |
| Coordinates: | 37°7′31″N, 97°16′7″E |