How far is Kyzyl from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kyzyl (Kyzyl Airport) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Kyzyl (KYZ) is 2938 miles / 4728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 30 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kyzyl Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kyzyl
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kyzyl. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1702.128 miles
- 2739.309 kilometers
- 1479.108 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- 1704.267 miles
- 2742.752 kilometers
- 1480.968 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 Kyzyl?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kyzyl Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kyzyl?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kyzyl Airport (KYZ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kyzyl generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Kyzyl
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kyzyl Airport (KYZ).
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 | Kyzyl Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kyzyl |
| Country: | Russia  |
| IATA Code: | KYZ |
| ICAO Code: | UNKY |
| Coordinates: | 51°40′9″N, 94°24′2″E |