How far is Lincang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lincang (Lincang Airport) is 872 miles / 1403 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Lincang (LNJ) is 1497 miles / 2409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 49 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lincang Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Lincang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Lincang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 871.931 miles
- 1403.237 kilometers
- 757.688 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- 870.871 miles
- 1401.532 kilometers
- 756.767 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 Lincang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lincang Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Lincang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lincang Airport (LNJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Lincang generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Lincang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lincang Airport (LNJ).
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 | Lincang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLC |
| Coordinates: | 23°44′17″N, 100°1′30″E |