How far is Gwangju from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 2406 miles / 3873 kilometers / 2091 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 3569 miles / 5744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 43 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gwangju Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Gwangju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Gwangju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2406.366 miles
- 3872.671 kilometers
- 2091.075 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- 2402.030 miles
- 3865.693 kilometers
- 2087.307 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 Gwangju?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gwangju Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Gwangju?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Gwangju generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 583 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 Gwangju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).
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 | Gwangju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gwangju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | KWJ |
| ICAO Code: | RKJJ |
| Coordinates: | 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E |