How far is Kunsan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kunsan (Gunsan Airport) is 2397 miles / 3857 kilometers / 2083 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kunsan (KUV) is 3513 miles / 5654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 26 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gunsan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kunsan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kunsan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2396.937 miles
- 3857.496 kilometers
- 2082.881 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- 2392.686 miles
- 3850.656 kilometers
- 2079.188 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 Kunsan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gunsan Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kunsan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gunsan Airport (KUV)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kunsan generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 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 Kunsan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gunsan Airport (KUV).
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 | Gunsan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunsan |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KUV |
| ICAO Code: | RKJK |
| Coordinates: | 35°54′13″N, 126°36′57″E |