How far is Meixian from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Meixian (MXZ) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 9 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Meixian Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Meixian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Meixian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1838.916 miles
- 2959.449 kilometers
- 1597.974 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- 1835.834 miles
- 2954.488 kilometers
- 1595.296 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 Meixian?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Meixian Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Meixian?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Meixian generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Meixian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Meixian Airport (MXZ).
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 | Meixian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meixian |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | MXZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZGMX |
| Coordinates: | 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E |