How far is Pohang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 2554 miles / 4111 kilometers / 2220 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Pohang (KPO) is 3601 miles / 5796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 17 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Pohang Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Pohang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Pohang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2554.227 miles
- 4110.629 kilometers
- 2219.562 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- 2549.622 miles
- 4103.219 kilometers
- 2215.561 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 Pohang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pohang Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Pohang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pohang Airport (KPO)
On average, flying from Lukla to Pohang generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 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 Pohang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pohang Airport (KPO).
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 | Pohang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pohang |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KPO |
| ICAO Code: | RKTH |
| Coordinates: | 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E |