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How far is Loei from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Loei (Loei Airport) is 1188 miles / 1912 kilometers / 1032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Loei (LOE) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 40 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Loei Airport

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1188
Miles
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1912
Kilometers
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1032
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 44 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
161 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Loei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1187.753 miles
  • 1911.503 kilometers
  • 1032.129 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
  • 1188.237 miles
  • 1912.281 kilometers
  • 1032.549 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 Loei?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Loei Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Loei Airport (LOE)

On average, flying from Lukla to Loei generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Loei

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

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Loei Airport
City: Loei
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: LOE
ICAO Code: VTUL
Coordinates: 17°26′20″N, 101°43′19″E