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How far is Piseo-ri (Muan) from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Piseo-ri (Muan) (Muan International Airport) is 2382 miles / 3834 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Piseo-ri (Muan) (MWX) is 3578 miles / 5758 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 41 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Muan International Airport

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2382
Miles
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3834
Kilometers
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2070
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 0 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
261 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Piseo-ri (Muan)

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Piseo-ri (Muan). Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2382.057 miles
  • 3833.549 kilometers
  • 2069.951 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
  • 2377.765 miles
  • 3826.641 kilometers
  • 2066.221 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 Piseo-ri (Muan)?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Muan International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Muan International Airport (MWX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Piseo-ri (Muan) generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 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 Piseo-ri (Muan)

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Muan International Airport (MWX).

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 Muan International Airport
City: Piseo-ri (Muan)
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: MWX
ICAO Code: RKJB
Coordinates: 34°59′29″N, 126°22′58″E