How far is Nyingchi from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) is 476 miles / 766 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nyingchi (LZY) is 982 miles / 1581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nyingchi Mainling Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Nyingchi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Nyingchi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 475.804 miles
- 765.732 kilometers
- 413.462 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- 475.046 miles
- 764.512 kilometers
- 412.803 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 Nyingchi?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Nyingchi?
The time difference between Lukla and Nyingchi is 15 minutes. Nyingchi is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Nyingchi generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Nyingchi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY).
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 | Nyingchi Mainling Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nyingchi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LZY |
| ICAO Code: | ZUNZ |
| Coordinates: | 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E |