How far is Jiayuguan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Airport) is 1070 miles / 1723 kilometers / 930 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Jiayuguan (JGN) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 16 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Jiayuguan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Jiayuguan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Jiayuguan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1070.435 miles
- 1722.699 kilometers
- 930.183 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- 1071.181 miles
- 1723.899 kilometers
- 930.831 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 Jiayuguan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Jiayuguan Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Jiayuguan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Jiayuguan generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Jiayuguan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jiayuguan Airport (JGN).
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 | Jiayuguan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jiayuguan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JGN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLJQ |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′24″N, 98°20′29″E |