How far is Orchid Island from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2213 miles / 3561 kilometers / 1923 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3707 miles / 5966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 47 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2212.738 miles
- 3561.057 kilometers
- 1922.817 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- 2209.338 miles
- 3555.584 kilometers
- 1919.862 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Orchid Island generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 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 Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
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 | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |