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How far is Yinchuan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Yinchuan (Yinchuan Hedong International Airport) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers / 1163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Yinchuan (INC) is 2218 miles / 3569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 59 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Yinchuan Hedong International Airport

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1339
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2155
Kilometers
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1163
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 2 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
169 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Yinchuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1338.811 miles
  • 2154.607 kilometers
  • 1163.395 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
  • 1337.932 miles
  • 2153.192 kilometers
  • 1162.631 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 Yinchuan?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC)

On average, flying from Lukla to Yinchuan generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Yinchuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC).

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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
City: Yinchuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: INC
ICAO Code: ZLIC
Coordinates: 38°28′54″N, 106°0′32″E