How far is Kuqa from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kuqa (KCA) is 1647 miles / 2651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 990.123 miles
• 1593.448 kilometers
• 860.393 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

• 992.221 miles
• 1596.824 kilometers
• 862.216 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Kuqa?

The time difference between Lukla and Kuqa is 15 minutes. Kuqa is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Kuqa generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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	Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City:	Kuqa
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KCA
ICAO Code:	ZWKC
Coordinates:	41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E