How far is Lijiang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers / 725 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Lijiang (LJG) is 1533 miles / 2467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 3 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Lijiang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 834.707 miles
- 1343.331 kilometers
- 725.341 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- 833.222 miles
- 1340.941 kilometers
- 724.050 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 Lijiang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Lijiang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Lijiang generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Lijiang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
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 | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |