How far is Nakhon Phanom from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nakhon Phanom (Nakhon Phanom Airport) is 1344 miles / 2163 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 59 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nakhon Phanom Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Nakhon Phanom
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Nakhon Phanom. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1344.160 miles
- 2163.215 kilometers
- 1168.043 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- 1344.137 miles
- 2163.179 kilometers
- 1168.023 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 Nakhon Phanom?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nakhon Phanom Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Nakhon Phanom?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP)
On average, flying from Lukla to Nakhon Phanom generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Nakhon Phanom
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP).
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 | Nakhon Phanom Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nakhon Phanom |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | KOP |
| ICAO Code: | VTUW |
| Coordinates: | 17°23′1″N, 104°38′34″E |