How far is Kyaukpyu from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kyaukpyu (Kyaukpyu Airport) is 713 miles / 1148 kilometers / 620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kyaukpyu (KYP) is 1215 miles / 1955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Kyaukpyu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kyaukpyu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 713.446 miles
• 1148.181 kilometers
• 619.968 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

• 714.825 miles
• 1150.400 kilometers
• 621.166 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 Kyaukpyu?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kyaukpyu Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Kyaukpyu?

The time difference between Lukla and Kyaukpyu is 45 minutes. Kyaukpyu is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP)

On average, flying from Lukla to Kyaukpyu generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Kyaukpyu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP).

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	Kyaukpyu Airport
City:	Kyaukpyu
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	KYP
ICAO Code:	VYKP
Coordinates:	19°25′35″N, 93°32′5″E