How far is Kengtung from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kengtung (KET) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 44 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Kengtung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 923.199 miles
• 1485.744 kilometers
• 802.238 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

• 922.802 miles
• 1485.106 kilometers
• 801.893 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 Kengtung?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kengtung Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Kengtung?

The time difference between Lukla and Kengtung is 45 minutes. Kengtung is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kengtung Airport (KET)

On average, flying from Lukla to Kengtung generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Kengtung

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kengtung Airport (KET).

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	Kengtung Airport
City:	Kengtung
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	KET
ICAO Code:	VYKG
Coordinates:	21°18′5″N, 99°38′9″E