How far is Khon Kaen from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Khon Kaen (Khon Kaen Airport) is 1285 miles / 2067 kilometers / 1116 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Khon Kaen (KKC) is 2047 miles / 3294 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 0 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Khon Kaen Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Khon Kaen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Khon Kaen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1284.510 miles
- 2067.219 kilometers
- 1116.209 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- 1285.140 miles
- 2068.232 kilometers
- 1116.756 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 Khon Kaen?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Khon Kaen Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Khon Kaen?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Khon Kaen generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Khon Kaen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC).
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 | Khon Kaen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Khon Kaen |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | KKC |
| ICAO Code: | VTUK |
| Coordinates: | 16°27′59″N, 102°47′2″E |