How far is Seoul from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 2393 miles / 3852 kilometers / 2080 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Seoul (ICN) is 3400 miles / 5471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 16 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Seoul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Seoul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2393.475 miles
- 3851.925 kilometers
- 2079.873 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- 2389.390 miles
- 3845.351 kilometers
- 2076.323 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 Seoul?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Seoul?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Seoul generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 579 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 Seoul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
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 | Seoul Incheon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seoul |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | ICN |
| ICAO Code: | RKSI |
| Coordinates: | 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E |