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How far is Lianyungang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lianyungang (Lianyungang Baitabu Airport) is 1975 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Lianyungang (LYG) is 2996 miles / 4821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 36 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lianyungang Baitabu Airport

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1975
Miles
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3179
Kilometers
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1717
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Lianyungang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.395 miles
  • 3179.090 kilometers
  • 1716.571 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
  • 1971.983 miles
  • 3173.598 kilometers
  • 1713.606 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 Lianyungang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lianyungang Baitabu Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lianyungang Baitabu Airport (LYG)

On average, flying from Lukla to Lianyungang generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Lianyungang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lianyungang Baitabu Airport (LYG).

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 Lianyungang Baitabu Airport
City: Lianyungang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LYG
ICAO Code: ZSLG
Coordinates: 34°32′59″N, 119°15′0″E