How far is Nangan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nangan (Matsu Nangan Airport) is 2047 miles / 3295 kilometers / 1779 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nangan (LZN) is 3528 miles / 5677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 10 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Nangan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2047.258 miles
• 3294.743 kilometers
• 1779.019 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

• 2043.596 miles
• 3288.849 kilometers
• 1775.836 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 Nangan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Matsu Nangan Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Nangan?

The time difference between Lukla and Nangan is 2 hours 15 minutes. Nangan is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)

On average, flying from Lukla to Nangan generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Nangan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN).

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	Matsu Nangan Airport
City:	Nangan
Country:	Taiwan
IATA Code:	LZN
ICAO Code:	RCFG
Coordinates:	26°9′35″N, 119°57′28″E