How far is Kangding from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 924 miles / 1487 kilometers / 803 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kangding (KGT) is 1750 miles / 2817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 924.221 miles
- 1487.389 kilometers
- 803.126 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- 922.627 miles
- 1484.824 kilometers
- 801.741 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kangding Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kangding?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kangding generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
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 | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |