How far is Jinchang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Jinchang (Jinchang Jinchuan Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Jinchang (JIC) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 28 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Jinchang Jinchuan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Jinchang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Jinchang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1171.736 miles
- 1885.726 kilometers
- 1018.211 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- 1171.509 miles
- 1885.360 kilometers
- 1018.013 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 Jinchang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Jinchang Jinchuan Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Jinchang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Jinchang generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Jinchang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC).
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 | Jinchang Jinchuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jinchang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZLJC |
| Coordinates: | 38°32′31″N, 102°20′53″E |