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How far is Qianjiang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Qianjiang (Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport) is 1347 miles / 2168 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Qianjiang (JIQ) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport

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1347
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2168
Kilometers
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1171
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 3 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
170 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Qianjiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.111 miles
  • 2167.965 kilometers
  • 1170.607 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
  • 1344.634 miles
  • 2163.979 kilometers
  • 1168.455 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 Qianjiang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ)

On average, flying from Lukla to Qianjiang generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Qianjiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ).

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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
City: Qianjiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JIQ
ICAO Code: ZUQJ
Coordinates: 29°30′47″N, 108°49′51″E