How far is Altai from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Altai (Altai Airport) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers / 1207 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Altai (LTI) is 2395 miles / 3854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 59 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Altai Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Altai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Altai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1389.088 miles
- 2235.520 kilometers
- 1207.084 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- 1390.948 miles
- 2238.514 kilometers
- 1208.701 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 Altai?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Altai Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Altai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Altai Airport (LTI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Altai generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 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 Altai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Altai Airport (LTI).
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 | Altai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altai |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | LTI |
| ICAO Code: | ZMAT |
| Coordinates: | 46°22′35″N, 96°13′15″E |