How far is Matsu from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Matsu (Matsu Beigan Airport) is 2049 miles / 3298 kilometers / 1781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Matsu (MFK) is 3528 miles / 5678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 12 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Matsu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2049.198 miles
• 3297.865 kilometers
• 1780.705 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

• 2045.527 miles
• 3291.957 kilometers
• 1777.515 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 Matsu?

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

What is the time difference between Lukla and Matsu?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK)

On average, flying from Lukla to Matsu generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Matsu

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

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 Beigan Airport
City:	Matsu
Country:	Taiwan
IATA Code:	MFK
ICAO Code:	RCMT
Coordinates:	26°13′27″N, 120°0′10″E