How far is Jiujiang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Jiujiang (Jiujiang Lushan Airport) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers / 1544 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Jiujiang (JIU) is 2753 miles / 4430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 18 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Jiujiang Lushan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Jiujiang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Jiujiang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1776.960 miles
- 2859.740 kilometers
- 1544.136 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- 1773.661 miles
- 2854.431 kilometers
- 1541.269 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 Jiujiang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Jiujiang Lushan Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Jiujiang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Jiujiang generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Jiujiang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU).
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 | Jiujiang Lushan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jiujiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | JIU |
| ICAO Code: | ZSJJ |
| Coordinates: | 29°43′58″N, 115°58′58″E |