How far is Luang Prabang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1113 miles / 1791 kilometers / 967 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 35 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Luang Prabang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Luang Prabang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1113.132 miles
- 1791.412 kilometers
- 967.285 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- 1112.735 miles
- 1790.774 kilometers
- 966.940 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 Luang Prabang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Luang Prabang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Luang Prabang generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Luang Prabang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
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 | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |