How far is Mandalgobi from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) is 1642 miles / 2642 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Mandalgobi (MXW) is 2647 miles / 4260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 15 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Mandalgobi Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Mandalgobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Mandalgobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1641.900 miles
- 2642.382 kilometers
- 1426.772 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- 1642.169 miles
- 2642.814 kilometers
- 1427.006 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 Mandalgobi?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Mandalgobi Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Mandalgobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW)
On average, flying from Lukla to Mandalgobi generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Mandalgobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW).
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 | Mandalgobi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mandalgobi |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | MXW |
| ICAO Code: | ZMMG |
| Coordinates: | 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″E |