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How far is Kinmen from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kinmen (Kinmen Airport) is 1974 miles / 3177 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kinmen Airport

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1974
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3177
Kilometers
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1715
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Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Kinmen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.104 miles
  • 3177.013 kilometers
  • 1715.450 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
  • 1970.763 miles
  • 3171.636 kilometers
  • 1712.546 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 Kinmen?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kinmen Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kinmen Airport (KNH)

On average, flying from Lukla to Kinmen generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Kinmen

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

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Kinmen Airport
City: Kinmen
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KNH
ICAO Code: RCBS
Coordinates: 24°25′40″N, 118°21′32″E