How far is Burqin from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) is 1416 miles / 2280 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Burqin (KJI) is 2261 miles / 3639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 2 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Burqin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1416.426 miles
• 2279.517 kilometers
• 1230.841 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

• 1418.933 miles
• 2283.551 kilometers
• 1233.019 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 Burqin?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Burqin Kanas Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Burqin?

The time difference between Lukla and Burqin is 2 hours 15 minutes. Burqin is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI)

On average, flying from Lukla to Burqin generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Burqin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).

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	Burqin Kanas Airport
City:	Burqin
Country:	China
IATA Code:	KJI
ICAO Code:	ZWKN
Coordinates:	48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E