How far is Mandalay from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers / 619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Mandalay (MDL) is 1193 miles / 1920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 43 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Mandalay International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Mandalay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Mandalay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 712.206 miles
- 1146.185 kilometers
- 618.890 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- 712.318 miles
- 1146.365 kilometers
- 618.988 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 Mandalay?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Mandalay International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Mandalay?
The time difference between Lukla and Mandalay is 45 minutes. Mandalay is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
On average, flying from Lukla to Mandalay generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 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 Mandalay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
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 | Mandalay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mandalay |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | MDL |
| ICAO Code: | VYMD |
| Coordinates: | 21°42′7″N, 95°58′40″E |